σπουδαῖος

2 Corinthians 8:17 σπουδαιότερος very earnest

For not only did he welcome our appeal, but he is eagerly coming to you of his own volition.

2 Corinthians 8:22 σπουδαῖον σπουδαιότερον earnest

And we are sending along with them our brother who has proven his earnestness to us many times and in many ways, and now even more so by his great confidence in you.