1377 diṓkō – properly, aggressively chase, like a hunter pursuing a catch (prize). 1377 (diṓkō) is used positively ("earnestly pursue") and negatively ("zealously persecute, hunt down"). In each case, 1377 (diṓkō) means pursue with all haste ("chasing" after), earnestly desiring to overtake (apprehend).
Good morning, Lord, thank You for truths worth laying down our lives for, for all our brothers and sisters over the centuries who were pursued for righteousness' sake, tortured, imprisoned, and executed. Thank You especially for Jesus, He endured all those things, in love, as an example to us. Please help us prepare our hearts and our lives, earnestly pursuing You and Your righteousness. Please help us be ready, when the time comes, to stand for You, when we become the pursued and the persecuted, in Jesus' name, amen.
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