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 by the narrow gate; for many, I tell you, shall seek to enter in, and shall not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Know you not that those who run in the race all indeed run, but one takes the prize. So run that you may obtain.
Philippians 1:15
For some indeed preach Christ because of envy and strife, and some also because of good will;
Colossians 1:29
for which I also labor, striving with his power which operates in me with power.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to blood contending against sin.
Is he
2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith;
Hebrews 2:7
Thou didst make him a little lower than angels, thou didst crown him with glory and honor,
James 1:12
Blessed is the man who endures trial, for when proved he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord promised to those who love him.
1 Peter 5:4
and when the chief shepherd shall appear, you shall receive an unfading crown of glory.
Revelation 2:10
Fear not what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that you may be tried, and you shall have affliction ten days. Be faithful till death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I come quickly; keep what you have, that no man may take your crown.
Revelation 4:4
And about the throne were twenty-four thrones; and on the thrones twenty-four elders sitting clothed in white robes, and having crowns of gold on their heads.