2 Timothy 2:5

And also if anyone competes he is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules.

Luke 13:24

"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to,

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Philippians 1:15

Some even because of envy and strife preach Christ, but some also because of good will.

Colossians 1:29

for which [purpose] also I labor, striving according to his working which is at work powerfully in me.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

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

Hebrews 2:7

You made him for a short [time] lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor;

Hebrews 2:9

but we see Jesus, for a short [time] made lower than the angels, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that apart from God he might taste death on behalf of everyone.

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding your] blood [as you] struggle against sin.

James 1:12

Blessed [is] the person who endures testing, because [when he] is approved he will receive the crown of life that he 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 be afraid of [the things] which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw [some] of you into prison so that you may be tested, and you will experience affliction ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming quickly! Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take away your crown.

Revelation 4:4

And around the throne [were] twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones [were] twenty-four elders dressed in white clothing, and on their heads [were] gold crowns.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fall down before the one who is seated on the throne and worship the one who lives {forever and ever}, and put down 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
"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to,
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
Philippians 1:15
Some even because of envy and strife preach Christ, but some also because of good will.
Colossians 1:29
for which [purpose] also I labor, striving according to his working which is at work powerfully in me.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding your] blood [as you] struggle against sin.

Is he

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have completed the race, I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 2:7
You made him for a short [time] lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor;
James 1:12
Blessed [is] the person who endures testing, because [when he] is approved he will receive the crown of life that he 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 be afraid of [the things] which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw [some] of you into prison so that you may be tested, and you will experience affliction ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming quickly! Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take away your crown.
Revelation 4:4
And around the throne [were] twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones [were] twenty-four elders dressed in white clothing, and on their heads [were] gold crowns.