Ephesians 5:18
And do not choose to be inebriated by wine, for this is self-indulgence. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,
Catholic Public Domain Version
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, do not choose to be imprudent. Instead, understand what is the will of God.
Cross References
Genesis 9:21And by drinking its wine, he became inebriated and was naked in his tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20And they shall say to them: ‘This our son is reckless and disobedient. He shows contempt when listening to our admonitions. He occupies himself with carousing, and self-indulgence, and feasting.’
Proverbs 23:20Do not be willing to be in the feasts of great drinkers, nor in the carousings of those who gather to feed on flesh.
Song of Solomon 1:4Bride to Chorus: O daughters of Jerusalem: I am black, but shapely, like the tabernacles of Kedar, like the tents of Solomon.
Isaiah 5:11Woe to you who rise up in the morning to pursue drunkenness, and to drink even until evening, so as to be inflamed 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 →