1 Timothy 5:23
No longer drink water only, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake, and thy frequent infirmities.
Noyes Bible
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.
24Some men's sins are openly manifest, going before them to judgment; and some men they follow after.
Cross References
Psalms 104:15And wine that gladdeneth the heart of man, Making his face to shine more than oil, And bread that strengtheneth man's heart.
Ezekiel 44:21And no priest shall drink wine when they enter into the inner court.
1 Timothy 3:3not given to wine, not a striker, but forbearing, not quarrelsome, 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 becometh holiness, not false accusers, not enslaved to much wine, teachers of what 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 →