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temperance

Meaning of “temperance”

Self-control, restraint, moderation, disciplined mastery of desires and conduct, and freedom from domination by appetite, passion, or excess.

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4 occurrences3 verses3 booksKJV PCE

Some verses contain the word more than once.

First occurrence: Acts 24:25

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Every verse containing “temperance”

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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, I will call for thee.
1 word occurrence in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · Acts 24:25 · retained source text

And as he reasoned of righteousnesse, temperance, and iudgement to come, Felix trembled and answered, Go thy way for this time, when I haue a conuenient season, I will call for thee.

2 Peter 1:6
And to knowledge temperance; and to temperance patience; and to patience godliness;
2 word occurrences in this verse
The 1611 reading
1611 witness · 2 Peter 1:6 · retained source text

And to knowledge, temperance; and to temperance, patience; and to patience, godlinesse;

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