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 [force aside unbelief and the attractions of sin]; for many, I tell you, will try to enter [by their own works] and will not be able.

Do you not know that in a race all the runners run [their very best to win], but only one receives the prize? Run [your race] in such a way that you may seize the prize and make it yours!

Some, it is true, are [actually] preaching Christ out of envy and rivalry [toward me—for no better reason than a competitive spirit or misguided ambition], but others out of goodwill and a loyal spirit [toward me].

For this I labor [often to the point of exhaustion], striving with His power and energy, which so greatly works within me.

You have not yet struggled to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;

Is he

I have fought the good and worthy and noble fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith [firmly guarding the gospel against error].

“You have made him for a little while lower [in status] than the angels;
You have crowned him with glory and honor,

And set him over the works of Your hands;

Blessed [happy, spiritually prosperous, favored by God] is the man who is steadfast under trial and perseveres when tempted; for when he has passed the test and been approved, he will receive the [victor’s] crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

And when the Chief Shepherd (Christ) appears, you will receive the [conqueror’s] unfading crown of glory.

Fear nothing that you are about to suffer. Be aware that the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested [in your faith], and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful to the point of death [if you must die for your faith], and I will give you the crown [consisting] of life.

I am coming quickly. Hold tight what you have, so that no one will take your crown [by leading you to renounce the faith].

Twenty-four [other] thrones surrounded the throne; and seated on these thrones were twenty-four elders dressed in white clothing, with crowns of gold on their heads.