Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Beloved, although I made every effort to write to you about the salvation we share, I felt it necessary to write and urge you to contend earnestly for the faith entrusted once for all to the saints.
World English Bible (WEB)
Beloved, while I was very eager to write to you about our common salvation, I was constrained to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints.
Strong's King James
Beloved{G27}, when I gave{G4160}{(G5734)} all{G3956} diligence{G4710} to write{G1125}{(G5721)} unto you{G5213} of{G4012} the common{G2839} salvation{G4991}, it was{G2192} needful{G318} for me{G2192}{(G5627)} to write{G1125}{(G5658)} unto you{G5213}, and exhort{G3870}{(G5723)} you that ye should earnestly contend{G1864}{(G5738)} for the faith{G4102} which was once{G530} delivered{G3860}{(G5685)} unto the saints{G40}.
The F.O.G *
(3) Beloved, I made every earnest effort to write to you concerning our common salvation, I felt pressure to write, appealing for you to fight for the faith, once and for all entrusted to the holy ones.
The F.O.G Message *
Young's Literal Translation
Beloved, all diligence using to write to you concerning the common salvation, I had necessity to write to you, exhorting to agonize for the faith once delivered to the saints,
