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 in through the strait gate; for many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.

Know you not that all the runners in the race-course run the race, but that one receives the prize? So run, that you may obtain the prize.

Some, indeed, preach the Christ, because of envy and a contentious disposition, and some because of good-will.

to which end I also labor, striving according to his energy, which works in me mightily.

You have not yet resisted to blood, in your contest with sin;

Is he

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith:

Thou hast made him a little lower than the angels; thou hast crowned him with glory and honor;

Blessed is the man that endures trial: for, being approved, he shall receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love him.

And when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive the crown of glory that fades not away.

Fear none of the things which you are about to suffer; behold, the devil will throw some of you into prison, that you may be tried: and you shall have affliction ten days. Be faithful till death, and I will give you the crown of life.

I come quickly: hold fast that which you have, that no one take your crown.

And round about the throne were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones there sat twenty-four elders, clothed in white raiment; and on their heads were crowns of gold.