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Ephesians 5:18

Self-controlThe Holy SpiritTemptation

16 redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

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

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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BSB
Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.
KJV
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
WEB
Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
ASV
And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;
DARBY
And be not drunk with wine, in which is debauchery; but be filled with the Spirit,
BLB
And do not be drunk with wine, in which is debauchery, but be filled in the Spirit,
ÅB
Og drikk dere ikke drukne av vin, for i det er der ryggesløshet, men bli fylt av Ånden,
OTB
Bli ikke fulle av vin, som fører til utskeielser, men bli fylt med Ånden,
B1930
Og drikk eder ikke drukne av vin, for i det er der ryggesløshet, men bli fylt av Ånden,

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  • Luke 1:15

    for he will be great in the sight of the Lord. He shall never take wine or strong drink, and he will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.

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  • Romans 13:13

    Let us behave decently, as in the daytime, not in carousing and drunkenness, not in sexual immorality and debauchery, not in dissension and jealousy.

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  • Proverbs 20:1

    Wine is a mocker, strong drink is a brawler, and whoever is led astray by them is not wise.

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  • Galatians 5:21–25

    and envy; drunkenness, orgies, and the like. I warn you, as I did before, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.

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  • Acts 11:24

    Barnabas was a good man, full of the Holy Spirit and faith, and a great number of people were brought to the Lord.

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  • Isaiah 5:22

    Woe to those who are heroes in drinking wine and champions in mixing beer,

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  • 1 Corinthians 5:11

    But now I am writing you not to associate with anyone who claims to be a brother but is sexually immoral or greedy, an idolater or a verbal abuser, a drunkard or a swindler. With such a man do not even eat.

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  • Luke 11:13

    So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”

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