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 through the narrow door. For many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? So run that you may obtain it.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will.
Colossians 1:29
For this I toil, struggling with all his energy that he powerfully works within me.
Hebrews 12:4
In your struggle against sin you have not yet resisted to the point of shedding your blood.
Is he
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 2:7
You made him for a little while lower than the angels; you have crowned him with glory and honor,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who remains steadfast under trial, for when he has stood the test he will receive the crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw some of you into prison, that you may be tested, and for ten days you will have tribulation. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold fast what you have, so that no one may seize your crown.
Revelation 4:4
Around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones were twenty-four elders, clothed in white garments, with golden crowns on their heads.