Likewise, a competitor does not receive the crown unless he competes according to the rules. Cross References 1 Corinthians 9:25 Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. 2 Timothy 4:8 From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day--and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. Treasury of Scripture And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully. strive. Luke 13:24 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 Philippians 1:15 is he. 2 Timothy 4:7,8 Hebrews 2:7,9 James 1:12 |