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diligent

Meaning of “diligent”

Steady, earnest, and careful in effort; or performed with persistent, attentive care.

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KJV context and cross-referencesWebster 1828
15 occurrences14 verses7 booksKJV PCE

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First occurrence: Deuteronomy 19:18

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2 Peter 3:14
Wherefore, beloved, seeing that ye look for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless.
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The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Peter 3:14 · retained source text

Wherefore (beloued) seeing that ye looke for such things, be diligent that ye may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blamelesse.

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Steady and earnest in application; attentive, industrious, or performed with careful persistence.

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