2 Timothy 2:5

And also if anyone competes, he is not crowned unless he competes lawfully.

Luke 13:24

Strive to enter in at the narrow gate. For I say to you, many will seek to enter in and shall not be able.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Do you not know that those running in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.

Philippians 1:15

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

Colossians 1:29

For which I also labor, striving according to the working of Him who works in me in power.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

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

Hebrews 2:7

You have made him a little lower than the angels. You crowned him with glory and honor and set him over the works of Your hands.

Hebrews 2:9

But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honor, that He by the grace of God should taste death for all.

Hebrews 12:4

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

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who endures temptation, because having been approved, he will 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 a never-fading crown of glory.

Revelation 2:10

Do not at all fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tried. And you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

Behold, I come quickly. Hold fast to that which you have, so that no one may take your crown.

Revelation 4:4

And around the throne I saw twenty-four thrones. And on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white clothing. And they had crowns of gold on their heads.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders fell down before the One sitting on the throne. And they worshiped Him who lives for ever and ever, and threw 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 say to you, many will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that those running in a race all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed even preach Christ because of envy and strife, and some also of good will.
Colossians 1:29
For which I also labor, striving according to the working of Him who works in me in power.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.

Is he

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 2:7
You have made him a little lower than the angels. You crowned him with glory and honor and set him over the works of Your hands.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, because having been approved, he will 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 a never-fading crown of glory.
Revelation 2:10
Do not at all fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil will cast some of you into prison, so that you may be tried. And you will have tribulation ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
Behold, I come quickly. Hold fast to that which you have, so that no one may take your crown.
Revelation 4:4
And around the throne I saw twenty-four thrones. And on the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white clothing. And they had crowns of gold on their heads.