2 Timothy 2:5

Also if anyone competes as an athlete, he does not win the prize unless he competes according to the rules.

Luke 13:24

Strive to enter through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.

1 Corinthians 9:24-27

Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.

Philippians 1:15

Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;

Colossians 1:29

For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.

2 Timothy 4:7-8

I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;

Hebrews 2:7

You have made him for a little while lower than the angels;
You have crowned him with glory and honor,
And have appointed him over the works of Your hands;

Hebrews 2:9

But we do see Him who was made for a little while lower than the angels, namely, Jesus, because of the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, so that by the grace of God He might taste death for everyone.

Hebrews 12:4

You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;

James 1:12

Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.

Revelation 2:10

Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Revelation 3:11

I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.

Revelation 4:4

Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads.

Revelation 4:10

the twenty-four elders will fall down before Him who sits on the throne, and will worship Him who lives forever and ever, and will cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

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 through the narrow door; for many, I tell you, will seek to enter and will not be able.
1 Corinthians 9:24
Do you not know that those who run in a race all run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way that you may win.
Philippians 1:15
Some, to be sure, are preaching Christ even from envy and strife, but some also from good will;
Colossians 1:29
For this purpose also I labor, striving according to His power, which mightily works within me.
Hebrews 12:4
You have not yet resisted to the point of shedding blood in your striving against sin;

Is he

2 Timothy 4:7
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the course, I have kept the faith;
Hebrews 2:7
You have made him for a little while lower than the angels;
You have crowned him with glory and honor,
And have appointed him over the works of Your hands;
James 1:12
Blessed is a man who perseveres under trial; for once he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord has promised to those who love Him.
1 Peter 5:4
And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the unfading crown of glory.
Revelation 2:10
Do not fear what you are about to suffer. Behold, the devil is about to cast some of you into prison, so that you will be tested, and you will have tribulation for ten days. Be faithful until death, and I will give you the crown of life.
Revelation 3:11
I am coming quickly; hold fast what you have, so that no one will take your crown.
Revelation 4:4
Around the throne were twenty-four thrones; and upon the thrones I saw twenty-four elders sitting, clothed in white garments, and golden crowns on their heads.