Be no longer a drinker of water (μηκετ υδροποτε). Present active imperative (prohibition) of υδροποτεω, old verb (from υδροποτης, …

Drink no longer water.—There has been much difficulty regarding the connection this advice has with what comes before and after it. Many h…

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for your stomach’s sake and your frequent infirmities.—Those who argue that …

Apparently for medicinal purposes, Timothy is told not to restrict himself to drinking water but to “use a little wine because of your stomach and …

No longer drink water—There are some who conjecture that this sentence, which breaks off the train of thought, was not written by Paul. Bu…

Drink no longer water
Though it was commendable in him to keep under his body, as the apostle did, by abstemious liv…

Care must be taken that ministers are maintained. And those who are laborious in this work are worthy of double honour and esteem. It is their just…

Above, he dealt with honorable widows who are supported by the Church; here he deals with honoring bishops and priests.

First, he instructs …