Strong's #5389: philotimeomai (pronounced fil-ot-im-eh'-om-ahee)

middle voice from a compound of 5384 and 5092; to be fond of honor, i.e. emulous (eager or earnest to do something):--labour, strive, study.

Thayer's Greek Lexicon:

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philotimeomai

1) to be fond of honour

1a) to be actuated by love of honour

1b) from a love of honour to strive to bring something to pass

2) to be ambitious

2a) to strive earnestly, make it one' s aim

Part of Speech: verb

Relation: middle voice from a compound of G5384 and G5092

Usage:

This word is used 3 times:

 

Romans 15:20: "Yea, so have I strived to preach the gospel, not where Christ was named,"
2 Corinthians 5:9: "Wherefore we labor, that, whether present or absent, we may be"
1 Thessalonians 4:11: "And that ye study to be quiet, and to do your own business, and to work"