Make every effort to come to me soon.

They requested only that we remember the poor, the very thing I also was eager to do.

making every effort to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

Therefore, dear friends, since you are waiting for these things, strive to be found at peace, without spot or blemish, when you come into his presence.

Make every effort to present yourself before God as a proven worker who does not need to be ashamed, teaching the message of truth accurately.

Make every effort to come before winter. Greetings to you from Eubulus, Pudens, Linus, Claudia, and all the brothers and sisters.

When I send Artemas or Tychicus to you, do your best to come to me at Nicopolis, for I have decided to spend the winter there.

Indeed, I will also make every effort that, after my departure, you have a testimony of these things.

But when we were separated from you, brothers and sisters, for a short time (in presence, not in affection) we became all the more fervent in our great desire to see you in person.

Thus we must make every effort to enter that rest, so that no one may fall by following the same pattern of disobedience.

Therefore, brothers and sisters, make every effort to be sure of your calling and election. For by doing this you will never stumble into sin.