6 Bible Verses about Crowns, Spiritual Use

His eyes are a flame of fire, on his head are many diadems, he bears a written name which none knows but himself.

For a little while thou hast put him lower than the angels, crowning him with glory and honour, putting all things under his feet. Now by putting all things under him, the writer meant to leave nothing out of his control. But, as it is, we do not yet see all things controlled by man; what we do see is Jesus who was put lower than the angels for a little while to suffer death, and who has been crowned with glory and honour that by God's grace he might taste death for everyone.

Again, a competitor in the games is not crowned unless he observes the rules.

So then, my brothers, for whom I cherish love and longing, my joy and crown, this is how you must stand firm in the Lord, O my beloved.

For who is our hope, our joy, our crown of pride (who but you?) in the presence of our Lord Jesus on his arrival?

Every athlete practises self-restraint all round; but while they do it to win a fading wreath, we do it for an unfading.