Bill Mounce
For an Informed Love of God
For an Informed Love of God
1 Timothy 3:2 | Therefore, it is necessary for an overseer to be above reproach: a man of one woman, clear-minded, self-controlled (sōphrona | σώφρονα | acc sg masc), dignified, hospitable, skilled in teaching, |
Titus 1:8 | but hospitable, loving what is good, self-controlled (sōphrona | σώφρονα | acc sg masc), just, holy, disciplined, |
Titus 2:2 | Older men should be clear-minded, dignified, self-controlled (sōphronas | σώφρονας | acc pl masc), healthy in faith, in love, and in steadfastness. |
Titus 2:5 | to be self-controlled (sōphronas | σώφρονας | acc pl fem), pure, working at home, kind, submissive to their own husbands that the word of God may not be blasphemed. |