# σωφροσύνη (sōphrosunē)

Strong’s G4997. 3 New Testament occurrences.

soundness of mind, sanity; self-control, sobriety.

Lexicon: Dodson, public domain.

Canonical: https://apologetics.wiki/bible/greek/sophrosune-g4997

## Occurrences

- [Acts 26:25](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/acts/26/25) — But he said, I am not mad, most noble Festus; but speak forth the words of truth and soberness.
- [1 Timothy 2:9](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-timothy/2/9) — In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly arra…
- [1 Timothy 2:15](https://apologetics.wiki/bible/1-timothy/2/15) — Notwithstanding she shall be saved in childbearing, if they continue in faith and charity and holiness with sobriety.