Ephesians 5:18
Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
World English Bible British with Deuterocanon
In The King James Version
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
In Context
17Therefore, don’t be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.
Cross References
Genesis 9:21He drank of the wine and got drunk. He was uncovered within his tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20They shall tell the elders of his city, “This our son is stubborn and rebellious. He will not obey our voice. He is a glutton and a drunkard.”
Psalms 69:12Those who sit in the gate talk about me. I am the song of the drunkards.
Proverbs 23:20Don’t be amongst ones drinking too much wine, or those who gorge themselves on meat;
Song of Solomon 1:4Take me away with you. Let’s hurry. The king has brought me into his rooms. We will be glad and rejoice in you. We will praise your love more than wine! They are right to love you.
Isaiah 5:11Woe to those who rise up early in the morning, that they may follow strong drink, who stay late into the night, until wine inflames 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 →