2 Timothy 2:5

And if a man contendeth in the games, he is not crowned, unless he contendeth lawfully.

Luke 13:24

Strive to enter in through the narrow door; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Know ye not, that of those who run in the racecourse all run, but one receiveth the prize? Thus run, that ye may obtain.

Philippians 1:15

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

Colossians 1:29

to which end I also am laboring, striving earnestly through his working, which worketh within me mightily.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;

Hebrews 2:7

Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honor;

Hebrews 2:9

But we see him who was made a little lower than the angels, Jesus, on account of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor; that by the grace of God he might taste death for every one.

Hebrews 12:4

Not yet have ye resisted unto blood, in your contest against sin;

James 1:12

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to them that love him.

1 Peter 5:4

and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye will receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.

Revelation 2:10

Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer. Behold, now, the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye will have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

I come quickly; hold fast that which thou hast, that no one may take thy crown.

Revelation 4:4

And around the throne were twentyfour thrones; and upon the thrones I saw the twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and on their heads crowns of gold.

Revelation 4:10

the twentyfour elders fall down before him that sitteth on the throne, and worship 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 through the narrow door; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Know ye not, that of those who run in the racecourse all run, but one receiveth the prize? Thus run, that ye may obtain.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ even from envy and strife, and some also from good will.
Colossians 1:29
to which end I also am laboring, striving earnestly through his working, which worketh within me mightily.
Hebrews 12:4
Not yet have ye resisted unto blood, in your contest against sin;

Is he

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith;
Hebrews 2:7
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honor;
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation; for when he is approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to them that love him.
1 Peter 5:4
and when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye will receive the crown of glory that fadeth not away.
Revelation 2:10
Fear not the things which thou art about to suffer. Behold, now, the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye will have tribulation ten days. Be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I come quickly; hold fast that which thou hast, that no one may take thy crown.
Revelation 4:4
And around the throne were twentyfour thrones; and upon the thrones I saw the twentyfour elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and on their heads crowns of gold.