1 Timothy 5:23

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

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Other Translations for 1 Timothy 5:23

BSB
Stop drinking only water and use a little wine instead, because of your stomach and your frequent ailments.
AKJV
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your often infirmities.
CPDV
Do not continue to drink only water, but make use of a little wine, for the sake of your stomach and your frequent infirmities.
ERV
Be no longer a drinker of water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.
NHEB
Be no longer a drinker of water only, but use a little wine for your stomach's sake and your frequent infirmities.
SMT
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach and thy frequent weaknesses.

Commentary for 1 Timothy 5:23

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of 1 Timothy 5:23
Summary
Use wine medicinally for stomach ailments
Event
Paul prescribes medicinal wine
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching