ἐγκρατεύομαιenkrateúomai

Same root

• ἐγκρατήςenkratḗs · G1468strong in a thing (masterful), i.e. (figuratively and reflexively) self-controlled (in appetite, etc.)

Where it appears

Appears 2 times in the Bible.

• 1 Corinthians 7:9 But if they can’t control themselves, they should go ahead and marry. It’s better to marry than to burn with lust.
• 1 Corinthians 9:25 All athletes are disciplined in their training. They do it to win a prize that will fade away, but we do it for an eternal prize.