Ephesians 5:18
And be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled with the Spirit,
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
In Context
17Wherefore be not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.
Cross References
Psalms 69:12They who sit in the gate speak against me, And I am become the song of drunkards.
Proverbs 23:20Be not thou among winebibbers, And riotous eaters of flesh;
Song of Solomon 1:4Draw me after thee; let us run! The king hath led me to his chambers! We will be glad and rejoice in thee; We will praise thy love more than wine. Justly do they love thee!
Isaiah 5:11Woe to them that rise early in the morning to follow strong drink,—Who sit late in the night that wine may inflame 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 →