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The Greek word “ἐγκρατής”

Limited to Tit. 1:8, the Greek adjective “enkrates” meant “disciplined,” “temperate,” “sober.”  A qualification for elders (Tit. 1:5), a function which is also described as “bishops” (Tit. 1:7), is discipline.