ἐγκράτεια, -ας, ἡ (-ἐγκρατής), [in LXX: Sir.18:15, 30 4Ma.5:34 * ;] 1. prop., mastery, control. 2. (sc. ἑαθτοῦ) self-control: Act.24:25, Gal.5:23, 2Pe.1:6 (see DB, iv, 558b 695a; Page on Ac, l.with). † (AS)
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G1466 — ἐγκράτεια
egkrateia · self-control · Greek
3 tagged verse occurrences
Acts 24:25 · ἐγκρατείαςAs he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was terrified, and answered, “Go your way for this time, and when it is convenient for me, I will summon you.”Galatians 5:23 · ἐγκράτεια·gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.2 Peter 1:6 · ἐγκράτειαν, · ἐγκρατείᾳand in knowledge, self-control; and in self-control patience; and in patience godliness;