G1466 ἐγκράτεια

Strong's Greek Concordance · 4 KJV occurrences

ἐγκράτεια

enkráteia

Definition

self-control (especially continence)

KJV Renderings

temperance

Derivation / Etymology

from G1468 (ἐγκρατής);

KJV Verses (4)

Acts 24:25And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
Galatians 5:23Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
2 Peter 1:6And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
2 Peter 1:6And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;