Ephesians 5:18

New Testament · SCRIPTURE

Ephesians 5:18

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BSB

Berean Standard Bible

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

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KJV

King James Version

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

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WEB

World English Bible

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

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ASV

American Standard Version

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

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BLB

Berean Literal Bible

And do not be drunk with wine, in which is debauchery, but be filled in [the] Spirit,

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READ IN CONTEXT · BSB

Ephesians 5

¹⁶ redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

¹⁷ Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.

¹⁸ Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

¹⁹ Speak to one another with psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs. Sing and make music in your hearts to the Lord,

²⁰ always giving thanks to God the Father for everything in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

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