ἐγκράτεια

egkrateia

self-control

Strong’s G1466Noun, feminine4 times in the New Testament (critical text)

self-control4

In the text

Acts 24:25ἐγκρατείας
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 5:23ἐγκράτεια
gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
2 Peter 1:6ἐγκράτειαν
and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness;

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)

Sources: Abbott-Smith’s Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament (1922, public domain) and glosses from STEPBible TBESG (CC BY 4.0); STEPBible TAGNT (Greek New Testament, CC BY 4.0); the Berean Standard Bible (public domain). Reformatted by Word Study, wording unchanged. All sources and licenses.