Strong's Greek · G4993
σωφρονέω
sōphronéō
Definitionto be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate
Derivationfrom G4998 (σώφρων);
KJV usagebe in right mind, be sober (minded), soberly
Occurrences6 in the KJV · 6 verses
σωφρονέω in Scripture
Mark 5:15
And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Luke 8:35
Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind: and they were afraid.
Romans 12:3
For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
2 Corinthians 5:13
For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober, it is for your cause.
Titus 2:6
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded.
1 Peter 4:7
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.