Ephesians 5:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Ephesians 5:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Ephesians 5:18 is a verse from the book of Ephesians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Ephesians 5:18 — KJV
“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”
— Ephesians 5:18 (KJV)
Ephesians 5:18 in Context — About the Book of Ephesians
Ephesians lifts believers into the heavenly realms — every spiritual blessing, adoption, redemption, and a seat with Christ far above all powers. Then it walks that identity into marriage, work, and warfare, closing with the church's armor: truth, righteousness, faith, salvation, the Spirit's sword, and all kinds of prayer.
Cross-References for Ephesians 5:18
“And Hannah answered and said, No, my lord, I am a woman of a sorrowful spirit: I have drunk neither wine nor strong drink, but have poured out my soul before the LORD. of a sorrowful...: Heb. hard of spirit”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:18: drunk, wine, spirit
“And he drank of the wine, and was drunken; and he was uncovered within his tent.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:18: drunk, wine
“And thou shalt speak unto all that are wise hearted, whom I have filled with the spirit of wisdom, that they may make Aaron's garments to consecrate him, that he may minister unto me in the priest's office.”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:18: filled, spirit
“And I have filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, and in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship,”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:18: filled, spirit
“And he hath filled him with the spirit of God, in wisdom, in understanding, and in knowledge, and in all manner of workmanship;”
Shares key themes with Ephesians 5:18: filled, spirit
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