Greek Word Study
G5389
φιλοτιμέομαι
philotiméomai
G5389 · Greek
to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something)
Verses with this word
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 foundati...”
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;”