2 Timothy 2:5
And again, an athlete is not crowned unless he obeys the rules of the game.
Luke 13:24
"Struggle to enter in by the narrow door," he answered, "for I tell you that many will try to enter and not be able,
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Do you not know that in a foot-race, though all run, only one receives the prize? So run that you may win.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed are preaching Christ out of envy and contentiousness, but others from good-will.
Colossians 1:29
For that end I am ever toiling, wrestling with all that energy of his which is mightily at work within me.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought in the glorious contest; I have run the race; I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 2:7
Thou hast made him only a little lower that the angels; With glory and honor hast thou crowned him; And hast set him to govern the works of thy hands;
Hebrews 2:9
What we do see is Jesus, who was made for a time a little lower than the angels, now crowned with glory and honor, because of the suffering of death, in order that through God's grace he might taste death for every man.
Hebrews 12:4
Not yet have you resisted unto blood in your fight against sin;
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation; for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:4
Then, when the Chief Shepherd shall appear, you too will receive the fadeless wreath of glory.
Revelation 2:10
Fear not what you are about to suffer! Behold, the devil is indeed going to put some of you in prison, that you may be tested, and you will have persecution for ten days. Be faithful even unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming quickly. Hold fast what you have, that no one may take your crown.
Revelation 4:4
And round about the throne were four and twenty Elders seated, who were clothed in white raiment, with golden crowns upon their heads.
Revelation 4:10
the four and twenty 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.