Strong's Greek · G4998
σώφρων
sṓphrōn
Definitionsafe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)
Derivationfrom the base of G4982 (σώζω) and that of G5424 (φρήν);
KJV usagediscreet, sober, temperate
Occurrences4 in the KJV · 4 verses
σώφρων in Scripture
1 Timothy 3:2
A bishop then must be blameless, the husband of one wife, vigilant, sober, of good behaviour, given to hospitality, apt to teach;
Titus 1:8
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
Titus 2:2
That the aged men be sober, grave, temperate, sound in faith, in charity, in patience.
Titus 2:5
To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their own husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed.