Sober-minded

Jun 07, 2016 10:26

Strong's G4993 - sōphroneō

to be of sound mind

  1. to be in one's right mind

  2. to exercise self control


    1. to put a moderate estimate upon one's self, think of one's self soberly

      to curb one's passions





[1Co 15:34 ESV] 34 Wake up from your drunken stupor, as is right, and do not go on sinning. For some have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.
[1Th 5:6, 8 ESV] 6 So then let us not sleep, as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober. ... 8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober, having put on the breastplate of faith and love, and for a helmet the hope of salvation.
[1Ti 3:2, 11 ESV] 2 Therefore an overseer must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, sober-minded, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, able to teach, ... 11 Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
[1Pe 1:13 ESV] 13 Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
[1Pe 4:7 ESV] 7 The end of all things is at hand; therefore be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of your prayers.
[1Pe 5:8 ESV] 8 Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour.

sober
or, vigilant. 1Co 15:34; 1Th 5:6,8; 1Ti 3:2,11; 1Pe 1:13; 1Pe 4:7; 1Pe 5:8

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