Sōphronéō — G4993

Definition

verb

to be of sound mind, i.e. sane, (figuratively) moderate

1. to be in one's right mind
2. to exercise self-control

Usually translated as

be in right mind, be sober, soberly

Origin

from G4998

• sṓphrōn (G4998)

Occurrences

Sōphronéō occurs 6 times in the King James.

Distribution of the word across the Bible: Mark (1), Luke (1), Romans (1), 2 Corinthians (1), Titus (1), 1 Peter (1)

• Mark 5:15 — And they come to Jesus, and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed, and in his right mind (σωφρονοῦντα): and they were afraid.
• Luke 8:35 — Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man, out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed, and in his right mind (σωφρονοῦντα): and they were afraid.
• Romans 12:3 — For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly (σωφρονεῖν), according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.
• 2 Corinthians 5:13 — For whether we be beside ourselves, it is to God: or whether we be sober (σωφρονοῦμεν), it is for your cause.
• Titus 2:6 — Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded (σωφρονεῖν).
• 1 Peter 4:7 — But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober (σωφρονήσατε), and watch unto prayer.