2 Timothy 2:5

Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.

Luke 13:24

"Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Philippians 1:15

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

Colossians 1:29

For this end I labor, striving with all his energy, which so mightily works within me.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

Hebrews 2:7

You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you 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 everyone.

Hebrews 12:4

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

James 1:12

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

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive 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 even until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

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

Revelation 4:4

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

Revelation 4:10

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

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Bible References

Strive

Luke 13:24
"Strive to enter through the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
Colossians 1:29
For this end I labor, striving with all his energy, which so mightily works within me.
Hebrews 12:4
In your struggle against sin, you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.

Is he

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 2:7
You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, for when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive 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 even until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon; hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take your crown.
Revelation 4:4
Round the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads.