Strong's Greek · G1466
ἐγκράτεια
enkráteia
Definitionself-control (especially continence)
Derivationfrom G1468 (ἐγκρατής);
KJV usagetemperance
Occurrences4 in the KJV · 3 verses
ἐγκράτεια in Scripture
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.
Galatians 5:23
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
2 Peter 1:6
And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;