2 Timothy 2:5
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
Strive to enter in at the strait gate: for many, I say unto you, will seek to enter in, and shall not be able.



1 Corinthians 9:24-27
Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain…



Philippians 1:15
Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:

is he.



2 Timothy 4:7,8
I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith: …



Hebrews 2:7,9
Thou madest him a little lower than the angels; thou crownedst him with glory and honour, and didst set him over the works of thy hands: …



James 1:12
Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.


                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
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