2 Timothy 2:5

New Living Translation

And athletes cannot win the prize unless they follow the rules.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

“Work hard to enter the narrow door to God’s Kingdom, for many will try to enter but will fail.

Philippians 1:15

It’s true that some are preaching out of jealousy and rivalry. But others preach about Christ with pure motives.

Colossians 1:29

That’s why I work and struggle so hard, depending on Christ’s mighty power that works within me.

Hebrews 12:4

After all, you have not yet given your lives in your struggle against sin.

Hebrews 2:7

Yet for a little while you made them a little lower than the angels and crowned them with glory and honor.

Hebrews 2:9

What we do see is Jesus, who for a little while was given a position “a little lower than the angels”; and because he suffered death for us, he is now “crowned with glory and honor.” Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone.

James 1:12

God blesses those who patiently endure testing and temptation. Afterward they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.

Revelation 2:10

Don’t be afraid of what you are about to suffer. The devil will throw some of you into prison to test you. You will suffer for ten days. But if you remain faithful even when facing death, I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

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

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down and worship the one sitting on the throne (the one who lives forever and ever). And they lay their crowns before the throne and say,

Revelation 4:4

Twenty-four thrones surrounded him, and twenty-four elders sat on them. They were all clothed in white and had gold crowns on their heads.