G1466 ἐγκράτεια
enkráteia — self-control (especially continence)
KJV: temperance
Derived from ἐγκρατής enkratḗs (strong in a thing)
Occurs 6 times. Every verse with this word
Where it occurs
- Acts 24:25 — As he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your…
- Galatians 5:23 — gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
- 2 Peter 1:6 — and in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control, perseverance; and in perseverance, godliness;
- Sirach 18:28 —
- 4 Maccabees 5:34 — I will not play false to you, O law, my instructor, or forsake you, O beloved self-control!