2 Timothy 2:5

New American Bible - revised edition

Similarly, an athlete cannot receive the winner’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will attempt to enter but will not be strong enough.

Philippians 1:15

Of course, some preach Christ from envy and rivalry, others from good will.

Colossians 1:29

For this I labor and struggle, in accord with the exercise of his power working within me.

Hebrews 12:4

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

Hebrews 2:7

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

Hebrews 2:9

but we do see Jesus “crowned with glory and honor” because he suffered death, he who “for a little while” was made “lower than the angels,” that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who perseveres in temptation, for when he has been proved he will receive the crown of life that he promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the unfading crown of glory. Advice to the Community.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of anything that you are going to suffer. Indeed, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and you will face an ordeal for ten days. Remain faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming quickly. Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before the one who sits on the throne and worship him, who lives forever and ever. They throw down their crowns before the throne, exclaiming:

Revelation 4:4

Surrounding the throne I saw twenty-four other thrones on which twenty-four elders sat, dressed in white garments and with gold crowns on their heads.