ἐγκράτεια

egkrateia

Greek G1466 Noun, feminine 4 occurrences in 3 verses

ἐγκράτεια self-control

ἐγκράτεια, -ας, ἡ (-ἐγκρατής),

[in LXX: Sir.18:15, 30 4Ma.5:34 * ;]

1. prop., mastery, control.

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

† (AS)

Translation

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Concordance 3 verses

Acts 24:25 ἐγκρατείας

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.”
Galatians 5:23 ἐγκράτεια

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
2 Peter 1:6 ἐγκράτειανἐγκρατείᾳ

and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;