Ephesians 5:18 kjv — And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

King James Version

"And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;"

— Ephesians 5:18, King James Version

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Ephesians 5 — Context

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See then that ye walk circumspectly, not as fools, but as wise,

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Redeeming the time, because the days are evil.

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Wherefore be ye not unwise, but understanding what the will of the Lord is.

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And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

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Speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord;

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Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ;

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Submitting yourselves one to another in the fear of God.

Ephesians 5:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Ephesians 5:18 say?
Ephesians 5:18 in the King James Version reads: “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with 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 (KJV): “And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with 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.
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