2 Timothy 2:5

New International Version

Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

“Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.

Philippians 1:15

It is true that some preach Christ out of envy and rivalry, but others out of goodwill.

Colossians 1:29

To this end I strenuously contend with all the energy Christ so powerfully works in me.

Hebrews 12:4

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

Hebrews 2:7

You made them a little lower than the angels; you crowned them with glory and honor

Hebrews 2:9

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

James 1:12

Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you life as your victor’s crown.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever. They lay their crowns before the throne and say:

Revelation 4:4

Surrounding the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on them were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white and had crowns of gold on their heads.