# σπουδαῖος (spoudaios)

Strong’s G4705. 2 New Testament occurrences.

diligent, earnest, zealous, eager.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/spoudaios-g4705

## Occurrences

- [2 Corinthians 8:17](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/8/17) — For indeed he accepted the exhortation; but being more forward, of his own accord he went unto you.
- [2 Corinthians 8:22](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-corinthians/8/22) — And we have sent with them our brother, whom we have oftentimes proved diligent in many things, but now much more diligent, upon the great confidence which I h…