Reference: Temperance
Hastings
1. In the RV 'temperance' is the tr of the Gr. word enkrateia, the root-meaning of which is 'power over oneself,' 'self-mastery.' It is a comprehensive virtue, and on this account 'self-control,' the tr of Revised Version margin, is to be preferred (Ac 24:25; Ga 5:23; 2Pe 1:5). The corresponding adjective is found only in Tit 1:8, and the verb only in 1Co 7:9; 9:25. The negative form of the adjective is translated 'without self-control' (2Ti 3:3), and of the noun 'excess' (Mt 23:25), and 'incontinency' (1Co 7:5). The RV tr another Gr. word (n
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Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because ye cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, - while, within, they are full of plunder and intemperance.
Alas for you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites; because ye cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, - while, within, they are full of plunder and intemperance.
And, as he was reasoning of righteousness, and self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix, becoming greatly afraid, answered - For the present, be going thy way, and, when I find an opportunity, I will send for thee, -
Be not depriving one another - unless perhaps by consent for a season, that ye may have leisure for prayer, and, again, may be together, - lest Satan be tempting you by reason of your want of self-control.
Be not depriving one another - unless perhaps by consent for a season, that ye may have leisure for prayer, and, again, may be together, - lest Satan be tempting you by reason of your want of self-control.
But, if they have not self-control, let them marry, for, better, is it, to marry than to burn.
But, if they have not self-control, let them marry, for, better, is it, to marry than to burn.
But, every man who striveth in the games, in all things, useth self-control; - they, indeed, then, that a corruptible crown, they may receive; but, we, an incorruptible!
For, the flesh, coveted against the Spirit, but, the Spirit, against the flesh, - for, these, unto one another, are opposed, lest, whatsoever things ye chance to desire, these, ye should be doing! And, if, by Spirit, ye are being led, ye are not under law.
envyings, drunkenness, revellings; - and such things as these: as to which I forewarn you, even as I have forewarned you, - that, they who such things as these do practise, shall not inherit, God's kingdom.
meekness, self-control; - against such things as these, there is no law.
meekness, self-control; - against such things as these, there is no law.
If we live by Spirit, by Spirit, let us also walk.
In order that ye may be mighty enough to grasp firmly, with all the saints, - what is the breadth and length and depth and height,
And be not getting drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be getting filled in Spirit; -
Hence, then, let us not be sleeping, as the rest, but let us watch and be sober: -
But, we, being of the day, let us be sober, putting on a breastplate of faith and love, and, for helmet, the hope of salvation.
It is needful, then, for, the overseer, to be irreproachable, a husband, of one wife, sober, of sound mind, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching,
It is needful, then, for, the overseer, to be irreproachable, a husband, of one wife, sober, of sound mind, orderly, hospitable, apt in teaching, Not given to wine, not ready to wound, but considerate, averse to contention, not fond of money,
Not given to wine, not ready to wound, but considerate, averse to contention, not fond of money,
Not a new convert, lest, being beclouded, into the sentence of the adversary, he fall; It is needful, moreover, to have, an honourable testimony also, from them who are without, lest, into reproach, he fall, and the snare of the adversary. read more. Ministers, in the same way, - dignified, not double-tongued, not, to much wine, given, not greedy of base gain,
Ministers, in the same way, - dignified, not double-tongued, not, to much wine, given, not greedy of base gain,
Ministers, in the same way, - dignified, not double-tongued, not, to much wine, given, not greedy of base gain,
Ministers, in the same way, - dignified, not double-tongued, not, to much wine, given, not greedy of base gain,
Wives, in the same way, - dignified, not given to intrigue, sober, faithful in all things.
without natural affection, accepting no truce, given to intrigue, without self-control, uncivilized, unfriendly to good men,
But hospitable, a lover of what is good, sober-minded, just, kind, possessing self-control,
That, aged men, be, sober, grave, sober-minded, healthy in their faith, love, endurance;
As, all things, suited for life and godliness his divine power, unto us, hath given, through the personal knowledge of him that hath called us through glory and excellence, -
And, in your knowledge, self-control, and, in your self-control, endurance, and, in your endurance, godliness,
These things, unto you, belonging and abounding, neither idle nor unfruitful, constitute you, regarding the personal knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ;