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
He told them, "Keep on struggling to enter through the narrow door, because I tell you that many people will try to enter, but won't be able to do so.
1 Corinthians 9:24
You know that in a race all the runners run but only one wins the prize, don't you? You must run in such a way that you may be victorious.
Philippians 1:15
Some are preaching the Messiah because of jealousy and dissension, while others do so because of their good will.
Colossians 1:29
I work hard and struggle to do this, using the energy that he powerfully provides in 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 completed the race. I have kept the faith.
Hebrews 2:7
You made him a little lower than the angels, yet you crowned him with glory and honor
James 1:12
How blessed is the man who endures temptation! When he has passed the test, he will receive the victor's crown of life that God has promised to those who keep on loving him.
1 Peter 5:4
Then, when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the victor's crown of glory that will never fade away.
Revelation 2:10
Don't be afraid of what you are going to suffer. Look! The Devil is going to throw some of you into prison so that you may be tested. For ten days you will undergo suffering. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the victor's crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon! Hold on to what you have so that no one takes your victor's crown.
Revelation 4:4
Around the throne were 24 other thrones, and on these thrones sat 24 elders wearing white robes and gold victor's crowns on their heads.