2 Timothy 2:5
And if any one also contend in the public games, he is not crowned, unless he contend according to the laws.
Luke 13:24
Strive to enter in through the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Know you not that all the runners in the race-course run the race, but that one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain the prize.
Philippians 1:15
Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will.
Colossians 1:29
to which end I also labor, striving according to his energy, which works in me mightily.
2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:
Hebrews 2:7
Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels; thou hast crowned him with glory and honor;
Hebrews 2:9
But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, that he might, by the grace of God, taste death for every man- we see him, on account of his having suffered death, crowned with glory and honor.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to blood, in your contest with sin;
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory that fades not away.
Revelation 2:10
Fear none of the things which you are about to suffer; behold, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have affliction ten days. Be faithful till death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I come quickly: hold fast that which you have, that no one take your crown.
Revelation 4:4
And round about the throne were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones there sat twenty-four elders, clothed in white raiment; and on their heads were crowns of gold.
Revelation 4:10
the twenty-four elders fall down before him that sits on the throne, and worship him that lives from age to age, and throw their crowns before the throne, saying: Thou art worthy, Lord, to receive glory and honor and power: for thou hast created all things, and by thy will they exist, and were created.