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
And He said to them, "Strive to enter in through the narrow door; because many, I say to you, will seek to enter in, and will not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Know ye not that those running a race, all, indeed, run; but one receives the prize? So run; that ye may obtain.
Philippians 1:15
Some, indeed, preach Christ even because of envy and strife; and some also of good-will;
Colossians 1:29
to which end I am toiling also, striving according to His working, which is working in me with power.
Hebrews 12:4
Not yet did ye resist unto blood, contending against sin;

Is he

2 Timothy 4:7
I have contended in the noble contest, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;
Hebrews 2:7
Thou madest him a little less than angels; Thou crownedst him with glory and honor; and didst set him over the works of Thy hands;
James 1:12
Happy is a man who endures temptation; because, when he becomes approved, he will receive the crown of life, which He promised to those who love Him.
1 Peter 5:4
and, when the Chief Shepherd is manifested, ye will obtain the unfading crown of glory.
Revelation 2:10
Fear not the things which you are about to suffer. Behold, the Devil is about to cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days. Be faithful unto death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming speedily; hold fast that which you have, that no one take your crown.
Revelation 4:4
and around the throne were twenty-four thrones, and on the thrones twenty-four elders sitting, arrayed in white garments, and on their heads crowns of gold.