1 Timothy 5:23

Do not continue to drink only water, but make use of a little wine, for the sake of your stomach and your frequent infirmities.

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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

22You should not be quick to impose hands on anyone, nor should you take part in the sins of outsiders. Keep yourself chaste.

24The sins of some men have been made manifest, preceding them to judgment, but those of others are manifested later.

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Cross References

Psalms 104:15Do not be willing to touch my Christ, and do not be willing to malign my prophets.

Ezekiel 44:21And no priest shall drink wine, when he will be entering into the inner court.

1 Timothy 3:3not a drunkard, not combative but restrained, not quarrelsome, not covetous;

1 Timothy 4:4For every creature of God is good, and nothing is to be rejected which is received with thanksgiving;

Titus 2:3Old women, similarly, should be in holy attire, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teaching well,

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 →

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