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 strait 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 they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.
Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:
Colossians 1:29
Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.
Hebrews 12:4
Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.
Is he
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:
Hebrews 2:7
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands:
James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.
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 a crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.
Revelation 4:4
And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.