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Greek Word Study
G1466
ἐγκράτεια
enkráteia
G1466 · Greek
Self-control, temperance. Egkrateia. The fruit of the Spirit includes self-control. Self-control is Spirit-enabled not self-generated. It flows from surrender not willpower.
Verses with this word
Galatians 5:23
“Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.”
2 Peter 1:6
“And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;”
Acts 24:25
“And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this...”