2 Timothy 2:5

New King James Version

And also if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter through the narrow gate, for many, I say to you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from goodwill:

Colossians 1:29

To this end I also labor, striving according to His working which works in me mightily.

Hebrews 12:4

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

Hebrews 2:7

You have made him a little lower than the angels; You have 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, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone.

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has been approved, 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 the crown of glory that does not fade away.

Revelation 2:10

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

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I am coming quickly! Hold fast what you have, 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, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:

Revelation 4:4

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white robes; and they had crowns of gold on their heads.