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Ephesians 5:18
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Ephesians 5:18
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Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
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Ephesians 5:18 in Other Translations
KJV
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And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;
ESV
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And do not get drunk with wine, for that is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,
NLT
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Don’t be drunk with wine, because that will ruin your life. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit,
MSG
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Don't drink too much wine. That cheapens your life. Drink the Spirit of God, huge draughts of him.
CSB
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And don't get drunk with wine, which [leads to] reckless actions, but be filled with the Spirit:
Ephesians 5:18 In-Context
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making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil.
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Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.
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Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,
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speaking to one another with psalms, hymns, and songs from the Spirit. Sing and make music from your heart to the Lord,
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always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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Leviticus 10:9
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Proverbs 20:1
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Isaiah 28:7
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Romans 13:13
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Luke 1:15
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