Each competitor must exercise self-control in everything. They do it to receive a perishable crown, but we an imperishable one.

The overseer then must be above reproach, the husband of one wife, temperate, self-controlled, respectable, hospitable, an able teacher,

It trains us to reject godless ways and worldly desires and to live self-controlled, upright, and godly lives in the present age,

Moses saw that the people were running wild, for Aaron had let them get completely out of control, causing derision from their enemies.

For the love of Christ controls us, since we have concluded this, that Christ died for all; therefore all have died.

to be self-controlled, pure, fulfilling their duties at home, kind, being subject to their own husbands, so that the message of God may not be discredited.

So Edom has remained free from Judah’s control to this very day. At that same time Libnah also rebelled and freed themselves from Judah’s control because Jehoram rejected the Lord God of his ancestors.

He will have control over the hidden stores of gold and silver, as well as all the treasures of Egypt. Libyans and Ethiopians will submit to him.

The Lord’s spirit took control of Gideon. He blew a trumpet, summoning the Abiezrites to follow him.

During his reign Edom freed themselves from Judah’s control and set up their own king.

When he had secured control of the kingdom, he executed the servants who had assassinated his father.

During Jehoram’s reign Edom freed themselves from Judah’s control and set up their own king.

(6:1) So Darius the Mede took control of the kingdom when he was about sixty-two years old.

As we ran under the lee of a small island called Cauda, we were able with difficulty to get the ship’s boat under control.

For the culmination of all things is near. So be self-controlled and sober-minded for the sake of prayer.

Do not be like an unintelligent horse or mule, which will not obey you unless they are controlled by a bridle and bit.

While Paul was discussing righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “Go away for now, and when I have an opportunity, I will send for you.”

But the man who is firm in his commitment, and is under no necessity but has control over his will, and has decided in his own mind to keep his own virgin, does well.

Pul king of Assyria invaded the land, and Menahem paid him a thousand talents of silver to gain his support and to solidify his control of the kingdom.

Since man’s days are determined, the number of his months is under your control; you have set his limit and he cannot pass it.