2 Timothy 2:5

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Summary

2 Timothy 2:5

And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.

Strive

Hebrews 12:4

Is he

Revelation 4:4

Bible References

Strive

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

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;

For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.

You have not yet resisted

to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;

Is he

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

“You have made him

for a little while lower than the angels;

You have crowned him with glory and honor,

And have appointed him over the works of Your hands;

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading

crown of glory.

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads.