Ephesians 5:18
And be not drunk with wine, in which is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit,
Darby Translation
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 be not 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 uncovered himself in his tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20and they shall say unto the elders of his city, This our son is unmanageable and rebellious, he hearkeneth not unto our voice; he is a profligate and a drunkard.
Psalms 69:12They that sit in the gate talk of me, and [I am] the song of the drunkards.
Proverbs 23:20Be not among winebibbers, among riotous eaters of flesh.
Song of Solomon 1:4Draw me, we will run after thee! The king hath brought me into his chambers We will be glad and rejoice in thee, We will remember thy love more than wine. They love thee uprightly.
Isaiah 5:11Woe unto them that, rising early in the morning, run after strong drink; that linger till twilight, [till] wine inflameth 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 →