Dictionary entry

σωφρονισμός

G. Abbott-Smith's A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament

*† σωφρονισμός, -οῦ, ὁ

(< σωφρονίζω),

(a) an admonishing (FlJ, Plut., al.);

(b) self-control, self-discipline: II Ti 1:7 (on the reflexive meaning here, v. Ellic., in l.).†