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Ephesians 5:18

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Ephesians 5:18 · King James Version

In other versions

  • And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;

    ASV

  • And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;

    BBE

  • And be not drunk with wine, in which is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit,

    DBY

  • Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

    WEB

  • and be not drunk with wine, in which is dissoluteness, but be filled in the Spirit,

    YLT

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

    ENG

  • And be not drunk with wine, in which is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

    WBT

  • Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

    BSB

In context

16Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

17Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

18And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

19Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

20Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

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