2 Timothy 2:5

God's Word

Whoever enters an athletic competition wins the prize only when playing by the rules.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

“Try hard to enter through the narrow door. I can guarantee that many will try to enter, but they won’t succeed.

Philippians 1:15

Some people tell the message about Christ because of their jealousy and envy. Others tell the message about him because of their good will.

Colossians 1:29

I work hard and struggle to do this while his mighty power works in me.

Hebrews 12:4

You struggle against sin, but your struggles haven’t killed you.

Hebrews 2:7

You made him a little lower than the angels. You crowned him with glory and honor.

Hebrews 2:9

Jesus was made a little lower than the angels, but we see him crowned with glory and honor because he suffered death. Through God’s kindness  he died on behalf of everyone.

James 1:12

Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4

Then, when the chief shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are going to suffer. The devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. Your suffering will go on for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the 24 leaders bow in front of the one who sits on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever. They place their crowns in front of the throne and say,

Revelation 4:4

Around that throne were 24 other thrones, and on these thrones sat 24 leaders wearing white clothes. They had gold crowns on their heads.