1 Timothy 5:23

New Century Version

Stop drinking only water, but drink a little wine to help your stomach and your frequent sicknesses.

Cross References

Psalm 104:15

You give us wine that makes happy hearts and olive oil that makes our faces shine. You give us bread that gives us strength.

Ezekiel 44:21

None of the priests may drink wine when they enter the inner courtyard.

Acts 18:5

Silas and Timothy came from Macedonia and joined Paul in Corinth. After this, Paul spent all his time telling people the Good News, showing them that Jesus is the Christ.

Ephesians 5:18

Do not be drunk with wine, which will ruin you, but be filled with the Spirit.

1 Timothy 3:3

He must not drink too much wine or like to fight, but rather be gentle and peaceable, not loving money.

1 Timothy 3:8

In the same way, deacons must be respected by others, not saying things they do not mean. They must not drink too much wine or try to get rich by cheating others.

1 Timothy 4:4

Everything God made is good, and nothing should be refused if it is accepted with thanks,

Titus 1:7

As God’s managers, overseers must not be guilty of doing wrong, being selfish, or becoming angry quickly. They must not drink too much wine, like to fight, or try to get rich by cheating others.

Titus 2:3

In the same way, teach older women to be holy in their behavior, not speaking against others or enslaved to too much wine, but teaching what is good.