Ephesians 5:18
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
In Context
17Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
Cross References
Genesis 9:21But when he drank some of its wine, he became drunk and uncovered himself inside his tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20and say to the elders, “This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he does not obey us. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”
Psalms 69:12Those who sit at the gate mock me, and I am the song of drunkards.
Proverbs 23:20Do not join those who drink too much wine or gorge themselves on meat.
Song of Solomon 1:4Take me away with you—let us hurry! May the king bring me to his chambers. The Friends We will rejoice and delight in you; we will praise your love more than wine. The Bride It is only right that they adore you.
Isaiah 5:11Woe to those who rise early in the morning in pursuit of strong drink, who linger into the evening, to be inflamed by 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 →