Know the Word.

Greek word

sṓphrōn

σώφρων

What it means

safe in mind, i.e. self-controlled

safe (sound) in mind, i.e. self-controlled (moderate as to opinion or passion)

Where it comes from

from the base of sṓzō (σώζω) and that of phrḗn (φρήν)

How the King James translates it

  • sober2
  • temperate1
  • discreet1

Every place it appears 4

1 Timothy3:2
sṓphrōn — Greek word meaning “safe in mind, i.e. self-control”