'Effort' in the Bible

They die suddenly in the middle of the night;people shudder, then pass away.Even the mighty are removed without effort.

Better one handful with restthan two handfuls with effort and a pursuit of the wind.

It has frustrated every effort;its thick rust will not come off.Into the fire with its rust!

As soon as the king heard this, he was very displeased; he set his mind on rescuing Daniel and made every effort until sundown to deliver him.

As you are going with your adversary to the ruler, make an effort to settle with him on the way. Then he won’t drag you before the judge, the judge hand you over to the bailiff, and the bailiff throw you into prison.

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you, many will try to enter and won’t be able

From that moment Pilate made every effort to release Him. But the Jews shouted, “If you release this man, you are not Caesar’s friend. Anyone who makes himself a king opposes Caesar!”

So then it does not depend on human will or effort but on God who shows mercy.

They asked only that we would remember the poor, which I made every effort to do.

Not that I have already reached the goal or am already fully mature, but I make every effort to take hold of it because I also have been taken hold of by Christ Jesus.

But as for us, brothers, after we were forced to leave you for a short time (in person, not in heart), we greatly desired and made every effort to return and see you face to face.

Make every effort to come to me soon,

Make every effort to come before winter. Eubulus greets you, as do Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers.

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, make every effort to come to me in Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Let us then make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one will fall into the same pattern of disobedience.

For this very reason, make every effort to supplement your faith with goodness, goodness with knowledge,

Therefore, brothers, make every effort to confirm your calling and election, because if you do these things you will never stumble.

And I will also make every effort that you may be able to recall these things at any time after my departure.

Therefore, dear friends, while you wait for these things, make every effort to be found at peace with Him without spot or blemish.