ἐγκρατ-εύομαι,
exercise self-control, [[ 4th c.BC: Aristoteles Philosophus “Ethica Eudemia” 1223b12, LXX.Gen.43.31, NT.1Cor.7.9 ] NT+4th c.BC+]; force oneself to do a thing, [[ LXX.1Ki.13.12 ] LXX]; starve oneself, [[ 2nd c.AD: Vettius Valens Astrologus 127.20 (compare ἀποκαρτερεῖν). ] Refs 2nd c.AD+]
__II to be a member of the Encratite sect, Anatolian Studies [[ 87 (from Phrygia). ] Refs]