Ephesians 5:18
And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
In Context
17For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.
Cross References
Genesis 9:21And he took of the wine of it and was overcome by drink; and he was uncovered in his tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20And say to them, This son of ours is hard-hearted and uncontrolled, he will not give attention to us; he gives himself up to pleasure and strong drink.
Psalms 69:12\69:11\When I put on the clothing of grief, they said evil of me.
Proverbs 23:20Do not be among those who give themselves to wine-drinking, or among those who make themselves full with meat:
Song of Solomon 1:4Take me to you, and we will go after you: the king has taken me into his house. We will be glad and full of joy in you, we will give more thought to your love than to wine: rightly are they your lovers.
Isaiah 5:11Cursed are those who get up early in the morning to give themselves up to strong drink; who keep on drinking far into the night till they are heated with wine!
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 →