Strong's Greek · G4997
σωφροσύνη
sōphrosýnē
Definitionsoundness of mind, i.e. (literally) sanity or (figuratively) self-control
Derivationfrom G4998 (σώφρων);
KJV usagesoberness, sobriety
Occurrences3 in the KJV · 3 verses
σωφροσύνη in Scripture
Acts 26:25
But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but I speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
1 Timothy 2:9
In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;
1 Timothy 2:15
Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.