1 Timothy 5:23
No longer drink water only, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake, and for thy frequent infirmities.
The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)
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
22Lay hands hastily on no one, neither share in other men's sins. Keep thyself pure.
24The sins of some men are openly manifest, going before to judgment; and some men they follow after.
Cross References
1 Timothy 3:3not given to wine, not a striker, but forbearing, averse to strife, not a lover of money;
1 Timothy 4:4For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving;
Titus 2:3that aged women likewise be in behavior as becomes holiness, not false accusers, not enslaved to 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 →