2 Timothy 2:5

a combatant does not receive the crown, unless he has observ'd the laws of the games.

Luke 13:24

strive to enter in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

You know, that in a race, tho' all run, but one receives the prize: so run, that you may obtain.

Philippians 1:15

it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection.

Colossians 1:29

this is what I earnestly strive to effect, by virtue of that power, which effectually operates in me.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have struggled in a glorious cause: I have finish'd my career: I have stood to the faith:

Hebrews 2:7

thou hast made him for a while lower than the angels; thou hast crown'd him with glory and honour, and hast set him over the works of thy hands:

Hebrews 2:9

but Jesus, who was for a while inferior to the angels by his sufferings and death, we see was crown'd with glory and honour; when by the divine goodness, he had pass'd thro' death for every man.

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted unto death, striving against sin.

James 1:12

happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.

1 Peter 5:4

that when the sovereign pastor shall appear, you may carry off a glorious crown, that will never fade.

Revelation 2:10

fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, let no man take your crown.

Revelation 4:4

round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty Elders sitting, cloathed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.

Revelation 4:10

four and twenty elders fell down before him that sat on the throne, and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever, and 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 in at the narrow gate: for I declare unto you, that many shall try to get in, and shall not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
You know, that in a race, tho' all run, but one receives the prize: so run, that you may obtain.
Philippians 1:15
it is true, there are some who preach Christ out of a spirit of envy and contention; but others do it out of pure affection.
Colossians 1:29
this is what I earnestly strive to effect, by virtue of that power, which effectually operates in me.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted unto death, striving against sin.

Is he

2 Timothy 4:7
I have struggled in a glorious cause: I have finish'd my career: I have stood to the faith:
Hebrews 2:7
thou hast made him for a while lower than the angels; thou hast crown'd him with glory and honour, and hast set him over the works of thy hands:
James 1:12
happy is he that can stand the tryal: for when he has undergone the test, he shall receive that crown of life which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
1 Peter 5:4
that when the sovereign pastor shall appear, you may carry off a glorious crown, that will never fade.
Revelation 2:10
fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which you have, let no man take your crown.
Revelation 4:4
round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty Elders sitting, cloathed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.