Ephesians 5:18

Be not drunk with wine, in which there is riot, but be ye filled with the Spirit;

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

In Context

17Therefore be not unwise, but understand whatsoever is the will of the Lord.

19speaking one to another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord,

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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 →

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