Lexicon entry · Greek
G1466ἐγκράτειαegkrateia
self-controlPart of speech: Greek Noun (Feminine)
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And while he was talking about righteousness and self-control and the judging which was to come, Felix had great fear and said, Go away for the present, and when the right time comes I will send for you.
ἐγκρατείας egkrateias “self-control”
Gentle behaviour, control over desires: against such there is no law.
ἐγκράτεια· egkrateia “self-control;”
And self-control to knowledge, and a quiet mind to self-control, and fear of God to a quiet mind,
ἐγκράτειαν, egkrateian “self-control,”ἐγκρατείᾳ egkrateia “self-control”