1 Timothy 5:23
Do not take only water as your drink, but take a little wine for the good of your stomach, and because you are frequently ill.
Bible in Basic English
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
Cross References
Psalms 104:15And wine to make glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face shining, and bread giving strength to his heart.
Ezekiel 44:21The priests are not to take wine when they go into the inner square.
1 Timothy 3:3Not quickly moved to wrath or blows, but gentle; no fighter, no lover of money;
1 Timothy 4:4Because everything which God has made is good, and nothing is evil, if it is taken with praise:
Titus 2:3That old women are to be self-respecting in behaviour, not saying evil of others, not given to taking much wine, teachers of that which 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 →