Ephesians 5:18
And be not getting drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be getting filled in Spirit;—
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
In Context
17For this cause, do not become foolish, but have discernment as to what is the will of the Lord;
Cross References
Genesis 9:21and dank of the wine and became drunk, and uncovered himself in the midst of his tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20and shall say unto the elders of his city: This our son, is rebellious and insulting,—he will not hearken unto our voice,—a glutton and a tippler.
Psalms 69:12They who sit in the gate talk against me,—And [against me are] the songs of them who imbibe strong drink.
Proverbs 23:20Do not be among them who tipple with wine,—among them who are gluttons;
Song of Solomon 1:4[SHE] Draw me! [THEY] After thee, will we run! [SHE] The king, hath brought me, into his chambers. [THEY] We will exult and rejoice in thee, we will mention thy caresses, beyond wine, Sincerely they love thee.
Isaiah 5:11Alas, for them who rise early in the morning that strong drink, they may pursue,—Who follow on in the evening cool [until] with wine, they are heated;
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 →