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

Agonize to enter in through the narrow gate: because many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.

Do you not know that those running in the stadium, indeed all run, and one receives the prize? So run, that you may receive it.

Some indeed through envy and strife, and some through good will, are preaching Christ:

unto which I also labor, agonizing according to his energy, working in me with power.

For you have not yet resisted unto blood, fighting against sin;

Is he

I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:

Thou didst humiliate him somewhat comparatively with the angels; thou didst crown him with glory and honor;

Happy is the man who endures temptation: because, being proved, he will receive a crown of life, which God has promised to those who love him with divine love.

and chief Shepherd having appeared, you shall receive a crown of glory which will never fade away.

Fear not those things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that you may be tested; and you shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you a crown of life.

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

And around about the throne were twenty-four thrones: and on the thrones twenty-four elders are sitting, clothed in white garments; and upon their heads golden crowns.