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
"Exert every effort to enter through the narrow door, because many, I tell you, will try to enter and will not be able to.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that all the runners in a stadium compete, but only one receives the prize? So run to win.
Philippians 1:15
Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from goodwill.
Colossians 1:29
Toward this goal I also labor, struggling according to his power that powerfully works in me.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to the point of bloodshed in your struggle against sin.
Is he
2 Timothy 4:7
I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith!
Hebrews 2:7
You made him lower than the angels for a little while. You crowned him with glory and honor.
James 1:12
Happy is the one who endures testing, because when he has proven to be genuine, he will receive the crown of life that God promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:4
Then when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that never fades away.
Revelation 2:10
Do not be afraid of the things you are about to suffer. The devil is about to have some of you thrown into prison so you may be tested, and you will experience suffering for ten days. Remain faithful even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown that is life itself.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming soon. Hold on to what you have so that no one can take away your crown.
Revelation 4:4
In a circle around the throne were twenty-four other thrones, and seated on those thrones were twenty-four elders. They were dressed in white clothing and had golden crowns on their heads.