σωφρόνως

Ancient Greek

Pronunciation

 

Adverb

σωφρόνως • (sōphrónōs)

  1. sanely
  2. moderately, prudently, sensibly, reasonably
  3. temperately, chastely, soberly

Quotations

  • 50 CE – 100 CE, New Testament, Epistle to Titus 2:12:
    παιδεύουσα ἡμᾶς ἵνα ἀρνησάμενοι τὴν ἀσέβειαν καὶ τὰς κοσμικὰς ἐπιθυμίας, σωφρόνως καὶ δικαίως καὶ εὐσεβῶς ζήσωμεν ἐν τῷ νῦν αἰῶνι
    paideúousa hēmâs hína arnēsámenoi tḕn asébeian kaì tàs kosmikàs epithumías, sōphrónōs kaì dikaíōs kaì eusebôs zḗsōmen en tōî nûn aiôni
    • Translation by KJV
      Teaching us that, denying ungodliness and worldly lusts, we should live soberly, righteously, and godly, in this present world

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