1 Timothy 5:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for 1 Timothy 5:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
1 Timothy 5:23 is a verse from the book of 1 Timothy in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
1 Timothy 5:23 — KJV
“Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.”
— 1 Timothy 5:23 (KJV)
1 Timothy 5:23 in Context — About the Book of 1 Timothy
1 Timothy is a veteran's field manual for a young pastor in Ephesus — sound doctrine, qualified leaders, care for widows, contentment over the love of money, and fighting the good fight of faith. It urges prayers for kings and all in authority so believers can live peaceful, godly lives.
Cross-References for 1 Timothy 5:23
“And thou shalt bestow that money for whatsoever thy soul lusteth after, for oxen, or for sheep, or for wine, or for strong drink, or for whatsoever thy soul desireth: and thou shalt eat there before the LORD thy God, and thou shalt rejoice, thou, and thine household, desireth: Heb. asketh of thee”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:23: drink, use, wine
“And the man of God said unto the king, If thou wilt give me half thine house, I will not go in with thee, neither will I eat bread nor drink water in this place:”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:23: drink, water, use
“He said unto him, I am a prophet also as thou art; and an angel spake unto me by the word of the LORD, saying, Bring him back with thee into thine house, that he may eat bread and drink water. But he lied unto him.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:23: drink, water, use
“And the servant ran to meet her, and said, Let me, I pray thee, drink a little water of thy pitcher.”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:23: drink, water, little
“Behold, I stand by the well of water; and it shall come to pass, that when the virgin cometh forth to draw water, and I say to her, Give me, I pray thee, a little water of thy pitcher to drink;”
Shares key themes with 1 Timothy 5:23: drink, water, little
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