G5389

φιλοτιμέομαι

philotimeomai

Verb · Middle voice from a compound of φίλος (G5384) and τιμή (G5092)

Middle voice from a compound of G5384 and G5092; to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something):—labour, strive, study.

Outline

to be fond of honour

to be actuated by love of honour
from a love of honour to strive to bring something to pass

to be ambitious

to strive earnestly, make it one's aim

Usages

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:

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2 Corinthians 5:9

Wherefore we labour, that, whether present or absent, we may be accepted of him.

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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;

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