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Ephesians 5

Ephesians 5:18

Children of Light · Ephesians 5:8–20
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Translations

Modern
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
Traditional
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
Literal
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is debauchery, but be filled in the Spirit,
Latin
Et nolite inebriari vino, in quo est luxuria, sed implemini Spiritu Sancto,

Original

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

Notes

Ephesians 5:18

  • The Holy Spirit, not wine, should have the most influence in the lives of believers (see Proverbs 23:29–35; compare Acts 2:15–18).

  • be filled: The grammar here suggests a repeated, ongoing process of letting the Holy Spirit guide and influence the lives of believers, not a single event.

Ephesians 4:17–5:20

Paul gives believers specific guidelines for living a new life in Christ.

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