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ἐγκράτεια

egkrateiaself-controlHow to read Greek
greekNew TestamentNoun · feminine4 occurrences3 books3 verses

Definition

ἐγκράτεια, -ας, ἡ (-ἐγκρατής),

[in LXX: Sir.18.15, 30 4Ma.5.34 * ;]

1. prop., mastery, control.

2. (sc. ἑαθτοῦ) self-control: Acts 24:25, Galatians 5:23, 2 Peter 1:6 (see DB, iv, 558b 695a; Page on Ac, l.with).

Usage patterns

Old TestamentNew Testament

Occurrences

4 total
  1. Acts 24:25ἐγκρατείας · self-control
    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.”
  2. Galatians 5:23ἐγκράτεια · [and] self-control
    …gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
  3. 2 Peter 1:6ἐγκράτειαν · self-control; ἐγκρατείᾳ · self-control
    …and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;