1 Timothy 5:23
Do not continue to drink water only, but take a little wine because of the weakness of your stomach, and your frequent ailments.
Open English Bible (US)
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
22Never ordain anyone hastily, and take no part in the wrongdoing of others. Keep your life pure.
Cross References
Psalms 104:15wine, to gladden hearts; oil, to make faces shine; bread, to strengthen hearts.
1 Timothy 3:3not addicted to drink or brawling, but of a forbearing and peaceable disposition, and not a lover of money;
1 Timothy 4:4Everything created by God is good, and there is nothing that need be rejected – provided only that it is received thankfully;
Titus 2:3So, too, that the older women should live reverent lives, not slanderers, not slaves to excessive drinking.
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 →