ἐγκράτεια (egkrateia) means “self-control” in the TBESG Greek lexicon from STEPBible.
Pronunciation guide: eng-krat'-i-ah Strong’s Greek pronunciation spelling.
ἐγκράτεια · egkrateia · self-control
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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self-mastery, self-restraint, self-control, continence.
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Counts below follow each translation’s tagged words. A rendering can cover a phrase. Differences in text editions and tagging can produce different totals.
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| self-control | 3 |
| and self-control | 1 |
| Rendering | Count |
|---|---|
| temperance | 3 |
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As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
Read word by wordgentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
Read word by wordand to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;
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