2 Timothy 2:5
2 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And if a man also strive for masteries, yet is he not crowned, except he strive lawfully.”2 Timothy 2:5
What Does 2 Timothy 2:5 Mean?
2 Timothy 2:5 is found in the book of 2 Timothy, chapter 2, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 19 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (19)
These passages are connected to 2 Timothy 2:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Corinthians 9:25“And every man that striveth for the mastery is temperate in all things. Now they do it to obtain a corruptible crown; but we an incorruptible.”Ephesians 6:12“For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”1 Corinthians 9:24“Know ye not that they which run in a race run all, but one receiveth the prize? So run, that ye may obtain.”Revelation 3:11“Behold, I come quickly: hold that fast which thou hast, that no man take thy crown.”2 Timothy 4:7“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith:”1 Corinthians 9:26“I therefore so run, not as uncertainly; so fight I, not as one that beateth the air:”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.”Colossians 1:29“Whereunto I also labour, striving according to his working, which worketh in me mightily.”2 Timothy 4:8“Henceforth there is laid up for me a crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, shall give me at that day: and not to me only, but unto all them also that love his appearing.”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 Timothy 1:8“But we know that the law is good, if a man use it lawfully;”Philippians 1:15“Some indeed preach Christ even of envy and strife; and some also of good will:”Hebrews 2:7“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:”Revelation 2:10“Fear none of those things which thou shalt suffer: behold, the devil shall cast some of you into prison, that ye may be tried; and ye shall have tribulation ten days: be thou faithful unto death, and I will give thee a crown of life.”Hebrews 2:9“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.”Hebrews 12:4“Ye have not yet resisted unto blood, striving against sin.”1 Peter 5:4“And when the chief Shepherd shall appear, ye shall receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.”Revelation 4:10“The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,”Revelation 4:4“And round about the throne were four and twenty seats: and upon the seats I saw four and twenty elders sitting, clothed in white raiment; and they had on their heads crowns of gold.”
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