2 Timothy 2:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

No one wins an athletic contest without obeying the rules.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

Do all you can to go in by the narrow door! A lot of people will try to get in, but will not be able to.

Philippians 1:15

Some are preaching about Christ because they are jealous and envious of us. Others are preaching because they want to help.

Colossians 1:29

That's why I work so hard and use the mighty power he gives me.

Hebrews 12:4

None of you have yet been hurt in your battle against sin.

Hebrews 2:7

You made us lower than the angels for a while. Yet you have crowned us with glory and honour.

Hebrews 2:9

What we do see is Jesus, who for a little while was made lower than the angels. Because of God's wonderful kindness, Jesus died for everyone. And now that Jesus has suffered and died, he is crowned with glory and honour!

James 1:12

God will bless you, if you don't give up when your faith is being tested. He will reward you with a glorious life, just as he rewards everyone who loves him.

1 Peter 5:4

Then when Christ the Chief Shepherd returns, you will be given a crown that will never lose its glory.

Revelation 2:10

Don't worry about what you will suffer. The devil will throw some of you into jail, and you will be tested and made to suffer for ten days. But if you are faithful until you die, I will reward you with a glorious life.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon. So hold firmly to what you have, and no one will take away the crown that you will be given as your reward.

Revelation 4:10

At the same time the twenty-four elders knelt down before the one sitting on the throne. And as they worshipped the one who lives for ever, they placed their crowns in front of the throne and said,

Revelation 4:4

Twenty-four other thrones were in a circle around that throne. And on each of these thrones there was an elder dressed in white clothes and wearing a gold crown.