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 in at the narrow gate; for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in and shall not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Know ye not that those who run in a race indeed all run, but one receives the prize? So run, that ye may obtain it.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach the Christ even out of envy and strife, but others also out of good will.
Colossians 1:29
in which I continue to labour, contending according to his operation, which he works in me mightily.
Hebrews 12:4
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, fighting against sin.
Is he
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith;
Hebrews 2:7
Thou didst make him a little lower than the angels; thou didst crown him with glory and honour and didst set him over the works of thy hands.
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that patiently endures temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord has promised to those that love him.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the great Prince of the pastors shall appear, ye shall receive the incorruptible crown of glory.
Revelation 2:10
Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer; behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days; be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
Behold, I come quickly; hold fast that which thou hast, that no one take thy crown.
Revelation 4:4
And round about the throne were twenty-four thrones, and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.