1 Timothy 5:23

And hereafter drink not water, but drink a little wine; on account of thy stomach, and thy continuing infirmities.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

22Lay not the hand hastily on any man; and participate not in the sins of others; keep thyself pure.

24There are persons, whose sins are known, and go before them to the place of judgment; and there are some, whom they follow after.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 3:3and not a transgressor in regard to wine, and whose hand is not swift to strike; but he should be humble, and not contentious, nor a lover of money;

1 Timothy 4:4Because whatever is created by God is good; and there is nothing which should be rejected if it be received with thankfulness;

Titus 2:3And so also the elder women, that they be in behavior as becometh the fear of God; and not to be slanderers; and not to be addicted to much wine; and to be inculcators of good things,

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 →

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