The Greek word spoudē, derived from speudō [to hasten, urge on], occurring 12x in the NT, refers to:◦ swiftness of movement or action, haste, speed◦ earnest commitment in discharge of an obligation

or experience of a relationship, eagerness, earnestness, diligence, willingness, zeal

Consider the negative example of Herodias’ daughter (Mark 6:17-29, esp. vs. 25),

which contrasts with the positive example of Mary, the mother of Jesus (Luke 1:26-56, esp. vs. 39).

Spiritual Growth (Heb. 6:9-12, esp. vs. 11; 2 Pet. 1:5-11, esp. vs. 5)

Spiritual Service (Rom. 12:6-13, esp. vs. 8 & 11; 2 Cor. 8:7-15, esp. vs 7, 8 & 16)

Spiritual Teaching (Jude 3-4, esp. vs. 3) Spiritual Transformation (2 Cor. 7:5-16,

esp. vs. 11 & 12)