1 Timothy 5:23
No longer drink water, but use a little wine because of thy stomach and thy frequent weaknesses.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.
In Context
22Lay hands hastily on no man, nor contribute to other sins. Keep thyself pure.
24The sins of some men are evident, leading to judgment, but also for some they follow after.
Cross References
Psalms 104:15and wine that makes glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make his face to shine, and bread that strengthens man's heart.
Ezekiel 44:21Neither shall any of the priests drink wine when they enter into the inner court.
1 Timothy 3:3no drunkard, not a fighter, not greedy of base gain, but meek, noncontentious, no lover of money,
1 Timothy 4:4Because every creation of God is good, and nothing rejected that is received with thankfulness,
Titus 2:3Aged women likewise be reverent in behavior, not slanderous, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of what is good,
Matthew Henry on 1 Timothy 5:18-25
Directions Concerning Elders; Concerning Church Discipline. ( a. d. 64.) 17 Let the elders that rule well be counted worthy of double honour, especially they who labour in the word and doctrine. 18 For the scripture saith, Thou shalt not muzzle the ox that treadeth out the corn. And, The labourer is worthy of his reward. 19 Against an elder receive not an accusation, but before two or three witnesses. 20 Them that sin rebuke before all, that others also may fear. 21 I charge thee before God, and the Lord Jesus… Read the whole commentary →