G1466

ἐγκράτεια

egkrateia

Feminine noun · From ἐγκρατής (G1468)

From G1468; self-control (especially continence):—temperance.

Outline

self-control (the virtue of one who masters his desires and passions, esp. his sensual appetites)

Usages

Acts 24:25

And 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.

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Galatians 5:23

Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

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2 Peter 1:6

And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;

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