Meaning
from kratos, "strength," occurs in Act 24:25, Gal 5:23, 2Pe 1:6 (twice), in all of which it is rendered "temperance;" the RV marg., "self-control" is the preferable rendering, as "temperance" is now limited to one form of self-control; the various powers bestowed by God upon man are capable of abuse; the right use demands the controlling power of the will under the operation of the Spirit of God; in Act 24:25 the word follows "righteousness," which represents God's claims, self-control being man's response thereto; in 2Pe 1:6, it follows "knowledge," suggesting that what is learned requires to be put into practice.
akin to A, denotes "exercising self-control," rendered "temperate" in Tit 1:8.
for which see SOBER, is translated "temperate" in 1Ti 3:2, RV (AV, "vigilant"); in 1Ti 3:11, Tit 2:2, RV (AV, "sober").
Note: In Tit 2:2, AV, sophron, "sober," is rendered "temperate" (RV, "soberminded").
akin to A and B, No. 1, rendered "is temperate" in 1Co 9:25, is used figuratively of the rigid self-control practiced by athletes with a view to gaining the prize. See CONTINENCY.
