Ephesians 5:18
And do not become intoxicated with wine, during which is debauchery, but be filled in Spirit,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
In Context
17Because of this do not become foolish, but understanding what is the will of the Lord.
Cross References
Genesis 9:21And he drank of the wine, and was drunken. And he was uncovered within his tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20And they shall say to the elders of his city, This our son is stubborn and rebellious, he will not obey our voice. He is a glutton, and a drunkard.
Psalms 69:12Those who sit in the gate talk of me, and [I am] the song of the drunkards.
Proverbs 23:20Be not among winebibbers, among gluttonous eaters of flesh.
Song of Solomon 1:4Draw me, we will run after thee. The king has brought me into his chambers. We will be glad and rejoice in thee. We will make mention of thy love more than of wine. Rightly do they love thee.
Isaiah 5:11Woe to those who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink, who tarry late into the night, till wine inflame them!
Matthew Henry on Ephesians 5:4-21
Preservatives from Impurity; Cautions and Admonitions. ( a. d. 61.) 3 But fornication, and all uncleanness, or covetousness, let it not be once named among you, as becometh saints; 4 Neither filthiness, nor foolish talking, nor jesting, which are not convenient: but rather giving of thanks. 5 For this ye know, that no whoremonger, nor unclean person, nor covetous man, who is an idolater, hath any inheritance in the kingdom of Christ and of God. 6 Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things… Read the whole commentary →