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
"Make every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able to,
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that those who run in the stadium all run, but one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
Philippians 1:15
Some even because of envy and strife preach Christ, but some also because of good will.
Colossians 1:29
for which [purpose] also I labor, striving according to his working which is at work powerfully in me.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to the point of [shedding your] blood [as you] struggle against sin.
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 for a short [time] lower than the angels; you crowned him with glory and honor;
James 1:12
Blessed [is] the person who endures testing, because [when he] is approved he will receive the crown of life that he 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 be afraid of [the things] which you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to throw [some] of you into prison so that you may be tested, and you will experience affliction ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming quickly! Hold fast to what you have, so that no one may take away your crown.
Revelation 4:4
And around the throne [were] twenty-four thrones, and seated on the thrones [were] twenty-four elders dressed in white clothing, and on their heads [were] gold crowns.