Titus 2:2
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2 Tell the older men to be temperate, serious, self-controlled, and sound in faith, in love, and in endurance.
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Galatians 5:23
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23 gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against such things.
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1 Peter 4:7
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7 The end of all things is near;[a] therefore be serious and discipline yourselves for the sake of your prayers.(A)
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- 4.7 Or is at hand
1 Timothy 3:11
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11 Women[a] likewise must be serious, not slanderers, but temperate, faithful in all things.
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- 3.11 Or Women deacons or Wives
Titus 1:13
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13 That testimony is true. For this reason rebuke them sharply, so that they may become sound in the faith,(A)
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1 Timothy 3:2
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2 Now a bishop[a] must be above reproach, married only once,[b] temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an apt teacher,(A)
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1 Peter 5:8
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8 Discipline yourselves; keep alert. Like a roaring lion your adversary the devil prowls around, looking for someone to devour.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 5:8
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8 But since we belong to the day, let us be sober and put on the breastplate of faith and love and for a helmet the hope of salvation.(A)
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Romans 12:3
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3 For by the grace given to me I say to everyone among you not to think of yourself more highly than you ought to think but to think with sober judgment, each according to the measure of faith that God has assigned.(A)
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Proverbs 16:31
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31 Gray hair is a crown of glory;
it is gained in a righteous life.(A)
1 Peter 1:13
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A Call to Holy Living
13 Therefore prepare your minds for action;[a] discipline yourselves; set all your hope on the grace that Jesus Christ will bring you when he is revealed.(A)
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- 1.13 Gk gird up the loins of your mind
1 Corinthians 15:34
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34 Sober up, as you rightly ought to, and sin no more, for some people have no knowledge of God. I say this to your shame.(A)
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Psalm 92:14
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14 In old age they still produce fruit;
they are always green and full of sap,(A)
Job 12:12
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12 Is wisdom with the aged
and understanding in length of days?(A)
Leviticus 19:32
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32 “You shall rise before the aged and defer to the old, and you shall fear your God: I am the Lord.
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2 Peter 1:6
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6 and knowledge with self-control, and self-control with endurance, and endurance with godliness,
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Titus 2:7
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7 in all things, offering yourself as a model of good works and in your teaching offering integrity, gravity,
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Titus 1:8
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8 but he must be hospitable,[a] a lover of goodness, self-controlled, upright, devout, and restrained,
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- 1.8 Gk a friend of foreigners
1 Timothy 3:4
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4 He must manage his own household well, keeping his children submissive and respectful in every way,
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1 Timothy 1:5
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5 But the aim of such instruction is love that comes from a pure heart, a good conscience, and sincere faith.(A)
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1 Thessalonians 5:6
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6 So, then, let us not fall asleep as others do, but let us keep awake and be sober,(A)
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Philippians 4:8
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8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about[a] these things.
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- 4.8 Gk take account of
2 Corinthians 5:13
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13 For if we are beside ourselves, it is for God; if we are in our right mind, it is for you.(A)
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1 Corinthians 9:25
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25 Athletes exercise self-control in all things; they do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.(A)
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Acts 24:25
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25 And as he discussed justice, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for the present; when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”(A)
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