# G4993 σωφρονέω

σωφρονέω (sōphronéō), Strong’s G4993: to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate KJV: be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly. Occurs 6 times.

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*sōphronéō* — to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate

KJV: be in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly

Derived from [σώφρων sṓphrōn](https://besorah.bible/word/G4998) (safe)

Occurs 6 times.

## Where it occurs
- [Mark 5:15](https://besorah.bible/besorah/mark/5?v=15) — They came to Yeshua, and saw him who had been possessed by demons sitting, clothed, and in his right mind, even him who…
- [Luke 8:35](https://besorah.bible/besorah/luke/8?v=35) — People went out to see what had happened. They came to Yeshua and found the man from whom the demons had gone out…
- [Romans 12:3](https://besorah.bible/besorah/romans/12?v=3) — For I say through the grace that was given me, to everyone who is among you, not to think of yourself more highly than…
- [2 Corinthians 5:13](https://besorah.bible/besorah/2-corinthians/5?v=13) — For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God. Or if we are of sober mind, it is for you.
- [Titus 2:6](https://besorah.bible/besorah/titus/2?v=6) — Likewise, exhort the younger men to be sober minded.
- [1 Peter 4:7](https://besorah.bible/besorah/1-peter/4?v=7) — But the end of all things is near. Therefore be of sound mind, self-controlled, and sober in prayer.