1 Timothy 5:23

Drink no longer water only, but use a little wine with it, for the sake of thy stomach and thy frequent infirmities.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 hands on no man precipitately, and be not hereby a partaker in the sins of others. Keep thyself pure.

24The sins of some men are notorious, leading as it were to their condemnation; and some more artful they follow after.

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Cross References

1 Timothy 3:3hospitable, able to teach, not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of sordid gain, moderate, not quarrelsome,

1 Timothy 4:4For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be rejected, if it be received with thanksgiving:

Titus 2:3the aged women likewise in behaviour as becometh saints, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of that which is good;

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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