Ephesians 5:18
Do not drink wine to excess, for that leads to profligacy; but seek to be filled with the Spirit of God, and speak to one another in psalms and hymns and sacred songs.
Open English Bible (US)
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 grow thoughtless, but try to understand what the Lord’s will is.
19Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord.
Cross References
Genesis 9:21When he drank the wine he became drunk, and lay uncovered in his tent.
Psalms 69:12Those who sit in the gate make sport of me in the music of drunken songs.
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 →