2 Timothy 2:5

King James 2000

And if a man also competes as an athlete, yet is he not crowned, unless he strives lawfully.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

Strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

Colossians 1:29

For which I also labor, striving according to his working, who works in me mightily.

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

Hebrews 2:7

You made him a little lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor, and did set him over the works of your hands:

Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endures trial: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to them that love him.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, you shall receive a crown of glory that fades not away.

Revelation 2:10

Fear none of those things which you will suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried; and you shall have tribulation ten days: be faithful unto death, and I will give you a crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, that no man take your crown.

Revelation 4:10

The four and twenty elders fall down before him that is sitting on the throne, and worship him that lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

Revelation 4:4

And round about the throne were four and twenty thrones: and upon the thrones I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white clothing; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.