Blessed is the one who endures trials, because when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. Look, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison to test you, and you will experience affliction for ten days. Be faithful to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.
But we do see Jesus #– #made lower than the angels for a short time so that by God’s grace he might taste death for everyone #– #crowned with glory and honour because he suffered death.
the twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne and worship the one who lives for ever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne and say,