2 Timothy 2:5

Revised Standard Version (RSV-CI)

An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Cross References

Luke 13:24

“Strive to enter by the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

Philippians 1:15

Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.

Colossians 1:29

For this I toil, striving with all the energy which he mightily inspires within me.

Hebrews 12:4

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

Hebrews 2:7

Thou didst make him for a little while lower than the angels, thou hast crowned him with glory and honor,

Hebrews 2:9

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

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which God has promised to those who love him.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the chief Shepherd is manifested you will obtain the unfading crown of glory.

Revelation 2:10

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

Revelation 3:11

I am coming soon; hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before him who is seated on the throne and worship him who lives for ever and ever; they cast their crowns before the throne, singing,

Revelation 4:4

Round the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clad in white garments, with golden crowns upon their heads.