Ephesians 5:18
and be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled in the Spirit,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
In Context
17because of this become not fools, but — understanding what [is] the will of the Lord,
Cross References
Genesis 9:21and drinketh of the wine, and is drunken, and uncovereth himself in the midst of the tent.
Deuteronomy 21:20and have said unto the elders of his city, Our son — this one — is apostatizing and rebellious; he is not hearkening to our voice — a glutton and drunkard;
Psalms 69:12Those sitting at the gate meditate concerning me, And those drinking strong drink, Play on instruments.
Proverbs 23:20Be not thou among quaffers of wine, Among gluttonous ones of flesh,
Song of Solomon 1:4Draw me: after thee we run, The king hath brought me into his inner chambers, We do joy and rejoice in thee, We mention thy loves more than wine, Uprightly they have loved thee!
Isaiah 5:11Woe [to] those rising early in the morning, Strong drink they pursue! Tarrying in twilight, wine inflameth 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 →