Friday, June 14, 2013

Crowns in Scripture

Crown of glory

1 Peter 5:4

And when the Chief Shepherd appears, you will receive the crown of glory that will never fade away.

Proverbs 4:9

She will set a garland of grace on your head and present you with a crown of splendor.”

Proverbs 16:31

Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life.

Isaiah 62:3

You will be a crown of splendor in the LORD's hand, a royal diadem in the hand of your God.

Crown of righteousness

2 Timothy 4:8

Now there is in store 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 also to all who have longed for his appearing.

Crown of life

James 1:12

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

Revelation 2:10

Do not be afraid of what you are about to suffer. I tell you, the devil will put some of you in prison to test you, and you will suffer persecution for ten days. Be faithful, even to the point of death, and I will give you the crown of life.

Corruptible crown

1 Corinthians 9:25

Everyone who competes in the games goes into strict training. They do it to get a crown that will not last; but we do it to get a crown that will last forever.

Soul winner’s crown

1 Thessalonians 2:19

For what is our hope, our joy, or the crown in which we will glory in the presence of our Lord Jesus when he comes? Is it not you?


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