2 Timothy 2:5
Also, if anyone competes in athletics, he is not crowned unless he has competed by the rules.
Luke 13:24
"Strive to enter in by the narrow door, for many, I tell you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but one receives the prize? Run like that, that you may win.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed proclaim Christ even out of envy and strife, and some also out of good will.
Colossians 1:29
for which I also labor, striving according to his working, which works in me mightily.
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 made him a little lower than the angels. You crowned him with glory and honor.
Hebrews 2:9
But we see him who has been made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that by the grace of God he should taste of death for everyone.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your struggle against sin;
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life, which he promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:4
When the chief Shepherd is revealed, you will receive the crown of glory that does not fade away.
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, that you may be tested; and you will have oppression for ten days. Be faithful to death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming quickly. Hold firmly that which you have, so that no one takes your crown.
Revelation 4:4
Around the throne were twenty-four thrones. On the thrones were twenty-four elders sitting, dressed in white garments, with crowns of gold on their heads.
Revelation 4:10
the twenty-four elders fall down before him who sits on the throne, and worship him who lives forever and ever, and throw their crowns before the throne, saying,