2 Timothy 2:5

Catholic Public Domain Version

Then, too, whoever strives in a competition is not crowned, unless he has competed lawfully.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

"Strive to enter through the narrow gate. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and not be able.

Philippians 1:15

Certainly, some do so even because of envy and contention; and others, too, do so because of a good will to preach Christ.

Colossians 1:29

In him, too, I labor, striving according to his action within me, which he works in virtue.

Hebrews 12:4

For you have not yet resisted unto blood, while striving against sin.

Hebrews 2:7

You have reduced him to a little less than the Angels. You have crowned him with glory and honor, and you have set him over the works of your hands.

Hebrews 2:9

Yet we understand that Jesus, who was reduced to a little less than the Angels, was crowned with glory and honor because of his Passion and death, in order that, by the grace of God, he might taste death for all.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who suffers temptation. For when he has been proven, he shall receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Leader of pastors will have appeared, you shall secure an unfading crown of glory.

Revelation 2:10

You should fear nothing amid those things which you will suffer. Behold, the devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tested. And you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give to you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I am approaching quickly. Hold on to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fell prostrate before the One sitting upon the throne, and they adored him who lives forever and ever, and they cast their crowns before the throne, saying:

Revelation 4:4

And surrounding the throne were twenty-four smaller thrones. And upon the thrones, twenty-four elders were sitting, clothed entirely in white vestments, and on their heads were gold crowns.