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,