提摩太後書 1:7
For the Spirit God gave us does not make us timid, but gives us power, love and self-discipline.
因為神賜給我們，不是膽怯的心，乃是剛強、仁愛、謹守的心。
箴言 16:32
Better a patient person than a warrior, one with self-control than one who takes a city.
不輕易發怒的，勝過勇士；治服己心的，強如取城。
馬太福音 16:24
Then Jesus said to his disciples, "Whoever wants to be my disciple must deny themselves and take up their cross and follow me.
於是耶穌對門徒說：「若有人要跟從我，就當捨己，背起他的十字架來跟從我。
加拉太書 5:22
- 23
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law.
聖靈所結的果子，就是仁愛、喜樂、和平、忍耐、恩慈、良善、信實、
溫柔、節制。這樣的事沒有律法禁止。
雅各書 1:12
Blessed is the one who perseveres under trial because, having stood the test, that person will receive the crown of life that the Lord has promised to those who love him.
忍受試探的人是有福的，因為他經過試驗以後，必得生命的冠冕，這是主應許給那些愛他之人的。
彼得前書 1:13
Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.
所以要約束你們的心，（原文作束上你們心中的腰）謹慎自守，專心盼望耶穌基督顯現的時候所帶來給你們的恩。
箴言 25:28
Like a city whose walls are broken through is a person who lacks self-control.
人不制伏自己的心，好像毀壞的城邑沒有牆垣。
提多書 2:11
- 12
For the grace of God has appeared that offers salvation to all people.
It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,
因為神救眾人的恩典已經顯明出來，
教訓我們除去不敬虔的心和世俗的情慾，在今世自守、公義、敬虔度日，
彼得前書 5:8
Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.
務要謹守，警醒。因為你們的仇敵魔鬼，如同吼叫的獅子，遍地遊行，尋找可吞吃的人。
箴言 29:11
Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end.
愚妄人怒氣全發；智慧人忍氣含怒。
