Ephesians 5:18

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

King James Version
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Other Translations for Ephesians 5:18

BSB
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
AKJV
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
CPDV
And do not choose to be inebriated by wine, for this is self-indulgence. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,
ERV
And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
NHEB
Do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
SMT
And be not drunk with wine, in which is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit;

Commentary for Ephesians 5:18

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Ephesians 5:18
Summary
Avoid intoxication, be controlled by the Spirit.
Event
Instruction on Spirit-filling versus intoxication
Estimated Time Period
1st century AD
Category
Teaching