# ἐγκράτεια (enkrateia)

Strong’s G1466. 3 New Testament occurrences.

self-mastery, self-restraint, self-control, continence.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/enkrateia-g1466

## Occurrences

- [Acts 24:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/24/25) — And as he reasoned of righteousness, temperance, and judgment to come, Felix trembled, and answered, Go thy way for this time; when I have a convenient season,…
- [Galatians 5:23](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/galatians/5/23) — Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
- [2 Peter 1:6](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/2-peter/1/6) — And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;