Love & Relationships

Bible Verses About self control

15 key scriptures

Explore what the Bible says about self control. This collection of 15 key Scripture passages reveals God's wisdom and guidance on this important theme.

15
Total Verses
High
Study Depth
Daily
Application

Translation Comparison

TranslationKey Verse: Proverbs 25:28
King James (KJV)He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.

15 Key Scriptures

He that hath no rule over his own spirit is like a city that is broken down, and without walls.
For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate; men: or, things
Now the works of the flesh are manifest, which are these; Adultery, fornication, uncleanness, lasciviousness,
But the end of all things is at hand: be ye therefore sober, and watch unto prayer.
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,
He that is slow to anger is better than the mighty; and he that ruleth his spirit than he that taketh a city.
And beside this, giving all diligence, add to your faith virtue; and to virtue knowledge;
Young men likewise exhort to be sober minded. sober: or, discreet
But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means , when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.
There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it. common: or, moderate
A fool uttereth all his mind: but a wise man keepeth it in till afterwards.
Dearly beloved, avenge not yourselves, but rather give place unto wrath: for it is written, Vengeance is mine; I will repay, saith the Lord.
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.

Test Your Knowledge of self control

See how well you know what the Bible says about this topic.

Browse Quizzes

Explore Further

Related Topics