Ephesians 5:18

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Don't destroy yourself by getting drunk, but let the Spirit fill your life.

Cross References

Proverbs 20:1

It isn't clever to get drunk! Drinking makes a fool of you and leads to fights.

Romans 13:13

So behave properly, as people do in the day. Don't go to wild parties or get drunk or be vulgar or indecent. Don't quarrel or be jealous.

Luke 1:15

Your son will be a great servant of the Lord. He must never drink wine or beer, and the power of the Holy Spirit will be with him from the time he is born.

Isaiah 5:22

And you are great at drinking and mixing drinks. But you are in for trouble.

1 Corinthians 5:11

I was talking about your own people who are immoral or greedy or worship idols or curse others or get drunk or cheat. Don't even eat with them!

Acts 11:24

Barnabas was a good man of great faith, and he was filled with the Holy Spirit. Many more people turned to the Lord.

1 Thessalonians 5:7

People sleep during the night, and some even get drunk.

Luke 12:45

But suppose one of the servants thinks that the master won't return until late. Suppose that servant starts beating all the other servants and eats and drinks and gets drunk.

Luke 11:13

As bad as you are, you still know how to give good gifts to your children. But your heavenly Father is even more ready to give the Holy Spirit to anyone who asks.

1 Corinthians 6:10

will share in God's kingdom. Neither will any thief or greedy person or drunkard or anyone who curses and cheats others.

Titus 1:6

they must have a good reputation and be faithful in marriage. Their children must be followers of the Lord and not have a reputation for being wild and disobedient.

Luke 21:34

Don't spend all your time thinking about eating or drinking or worrying about life. If you do, the final day will suddenly catch you

Isaiah 55:1

If you are thirsty, come and drink water! If you don't have any money, come, eat what you want! Drink wine and milk without paying a penny.

Deuteronomy 21:20

The parents will tell the leaders, “This son of ours is stubborn and never obeys. He spends all his time drinking and feasting.”

1 Corinthians 11:21

You even start eating before everyone gets to the meeting, and some of you go hungry, while others get drunk.

Song of Solomon 1:4

Hurry, my king! Let's hurry. Take me to your home. We are happy for you! And we praise your love even more than wine. Young women of Jerusalem, it is only right that you should adore him. My skin is dark and beautiful, like a tent in the desert or like Solomon's curtains.

Genesis 9:21

One day he got drunk and was lying naked in his tent.

Matthew 23:25

You Pharisees and teachers are show-offs, and you're in for trouble! You wash the outside of your cups and dishes, while inside there is nothing but greed and selfishness.

Isaiah 25:6

On this mountain the LORD All-Powerful will prepare for all nations a feast of the finest foods. Choice wines and the best meats will be served.

Psalm 69:12

Rulers and judges gossip about me, and drunkards make up songs to mock me.

Matthew 24:49

Suppose that evil servant starts beating the other servants and eats and drinks with people who are drunk.

Song of Solomon 7:9

Kissing you is more delicious than drinking the finest wine. How wonderful and tasty!

Leviticus 10:9

When you or your sons enter the sacred tent, you must never drink beer or wine. If you do, you will die there! This law will never change.

John 2:10

and said, “The best wine is always served first. Then after the guests have had plenty, the other wine is served. But you have kept the best until last!”