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A Superior Excitement
Commentators explain that Paul isn't just forbidding drunkenness; he's offering a superior alternative. While the surrounding pagan culture sought excitement and inspiration through wine, sometimes in religious frenzies, Paul presents a genuine, holy exhilaration found only in the Holy Spirit. Christians are called to trade a destructive, artificial high for a joyful, divine filling that satisfies the soul.
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Ephesians
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Albert Barnes
On Ephesians 5:18
18th Century
Theologian
And be not drunk with wine. This was a danger to which they were exposed and a vice to which those around them were greatly addicted (see …
AT Robertson
On Ephesians 5:18
Be not drunken with wine (μη μεθυσκεσθε οινω). Present passive imperative of μεθυσκω, old verb to intoxicate. Forbidden as a habit…
Charles Ellicott
On Ephesians 5:18
19th Century
Bishop
Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess.—From the general idea of reckless levity, St. Paul passes on to the special si…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Ephesians 5:16–18
19th Century
Preacher
Because the days are evil. Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is. And be not drunk with wine, wherein is e…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Ephesians 5:18
A specific instance of the foregoing generalization follows. Quoting Pr 23:30, Paul warns against the folly of overindulgence in strong drink. Drun…
John Calvin
On Ephesians 5:18
16th Century
Theologian
And be not drunk with wine. When he instructs them not to be drunk, he forbids excessive and immoderate drinking of every descrip…
John Gill
On Ephesians 5:18
17th Century
Pastor
And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess
The sin of drunkenness here dehorted from, is a custom, or habit, of v…
Matthew Henry
On Ephesians 5:15–21
17th Century
Minister
Another remedy against sin is care, or caution, as it is otherwise impossible to maintain purity of heart and life. Time is a talent given to us by…