2 Timothy 2:5

Modern English Version

Anyone who competes as an athlete is not rewarded without competing legally.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

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

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and strife, and some also from good will.

Colossians 1:29

In this I labor, striving according to His power, which effectively works in me.

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted to bloodshed while striving against sin.

Hebrews 2:7

You made him a little lower than the angels; You crowned him with glory and honor, and set him over the works of Your hands.

Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels to suffer death, crowned with glory and honor, so that He, by the grace of God, should experience death for everyone.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he is tried, he will receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of glory that will not fade away.

Revelation 2:10

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

Revelation 3:11

“Look, I am coming quickly. Hold firmly what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and worship Him, who lives forever and ever. Then they cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

Revelation 4:4

Twenty-four thrones were around the throne. And I saw twenty-four elders sitting on the thrones, clothed in white garments. They had crowns of gold on their heads.