Ephesians 5:18 bbe — And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;

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"And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;"

— Ephesians 5:18, Bible in Basic English

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“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”
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Ephesians 5 — Context

Take care then how you are living, not as unwise, but as wise;

Making good use of the time, because the days are evil.

For this reason, then, do not be foolish, but be conscious of the Lord's pleasure.

And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;

Joining with one another in holy songs of praise and of the Spirit, using your voice in songs and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

Giving praise at all times for all things in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, to God, even the Father;

Letting yourselves be ruled by one another in the fear of Christ.

Ephesians 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:18 say?

Ephesians 5:18 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;”

Where is Ephesians 5:18 in the Bible?

Ephesians 5:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Ephesians, chapter 5, verse 18.

Who wrote Ephesians?

Ephesians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from Roman imprisonment). It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Ephesians about?

Ephesians is the church's great song of God's plan — Father, Son, and Spirit working from before the foundation of the world to gather one new people in Christ. Chapters 1–3 lay the doctrine, chapters 4–6 work out the life that flows from it, ending in the armor of God.

What are the major themes of Ephesians?

Ephesians explores themes including Grace, Unity in Christ, New Humanity, Spirit-Filled Life, Spiritual Warfare. These themes shape the meaning and context of Ephesians 5:18.

What translation should I read Ephesians 5:18 in?

Ephesians 5:18 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Ephesians 5:18?

Ephesians 5:18 reads (BBE): “And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Ephesians 5:18 bbe — And do not take overmuch wine by which one may be overcome, but be full of the Spirit;

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