Strong's Greek · G5389
φιλοτιμέομαι
philotiméomai
Definitionto be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something)
Derivationmiddle voice from a compound of G5384 (φίλος) and G5092 (τιμή);
KJV usagelabour, strive, study
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
φιλοτιμέομαι in Scripture
Romans 15:20
Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named, lest I should build upon another man' s foundation:
2 Corinthians 5:9
Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.
1 Thessalonians 4:11
And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you;