Ephesians 5:18
And do not get drunk with wine, for that leads to reckless behavior. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,
Unlocked Literal 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 will of the Lord is.
Cross References
Genesis 9:21He drank some of the wine and became drunk. He was lying uncovered in his tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20They must say to the elders of his city, 'This son of ours is stubborn and rebellious; he will not obey our voice; he is a glutton and a drunkard.'
Psalms 69:12Those who sit in the city gate talk about me; 1 I am a song of drunkards. 1
Proverbs 23:20Do not associate with drunkards, 1 or with gluttonous eaters of meat, 1
Song of Solomon 1:4Take me with you, and we will run. The woman speaking to herself 1 The king has brought me into his rooms. The woman speaking to the man 1 We are glad; We rejoice about you; 1 let us celebrate your love; it is better than wine. 1 It is natural for the other women to adore you. The woman speaking to the other women 1
Isaiah 5:11Woe to those who rise up early in the morning to obtain strong drink, 1 those who linger late into the night until wine inflames them. 1
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 →