Enkráteia — G1466

Definition

feminine noun

self-control (especially continence)

Usually translated as

temperance

Origin

from G1468

• enkratḗs (G1468)

Occurrences

Enkráteia occurs 4 times in 3 verses of the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Acts (1), Galatians (1), 2 Peter (1)

• Acts 24:25 — And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance (ἐγκρατείας), and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season, I will call for thee.
• Galatians 5:23 — Meekness, temperance (ἐγκράτεια): against such there is no law.
• 2 Peter 1:6 — And to knowledge temperance (ἐγκράτειαν); and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
• 2 Peter 1:6 — And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance (ἐγκράτεια) patience; and to patience godliness;