2 Timothy 2:5

English Standard Version 2016

An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Cross References

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.

Colossians 1:29

For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.

Hebrews 12:4

In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

Luke 13:24

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

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Hebrews 2:9

But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

Hebrews 2:7

You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned him with glory and honor,

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

Revelation 4:4

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads.