1 Timothy 5:23
1 Timothy · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities.”1 Timothy 5:23
What Does 1 Timothy 5:23 Mean?
1 Timothy 5:23 is found in the book of 1 Timothy, chapter 5, verse 23 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 14 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (14)
These passages are connected to 1 Timothy 5:23 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Psalms 104:15“And wine that maketh glad the heart of man, and oil to make his face to shine, and bread which strengtheneth man’s heart.”Proverbs 31:4“It is not for kings, O Lemuel, it is not for kings to drink wine; nor for princes strong drink:”Proverbs 31:6“Give strong drink unto him that is ready to perish, and wine unto those that be of heavy hearts.”1 Timothy 4:4“For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:”Numbers 6:3“He shall separate himself from wine and strong drink, and shall drink no vinegar of wine, or vinegar of strong drink, neither shall he drink any liquor of grapes, nor eat moist grapes, or dried.”1 Timothy 3:3“Not given to wine, no striker, not greedy of filthy lucre; but patient, not a brawler, not covetous;”1 Timothy 3:8“Likewise must the deacons be grave, not doubletongued, not given to much wine, not greedy of filthy lucre;”Leviticus 10:9“Do not drink wine nor strong drink, thou, nor thy sons with thee, when ye go into the tabernacle of the congregation, lest ye die: it shall be a statute for ever throughout your generations:”Ezekiel 44:21“Neither shall any priest drink wine, when they enter into the inner court.”Ephesians 5:18“And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;”Titus 1:7“For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;”Titus 2:3“The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things;”Acts 27:34“Wherefore I pray you to take some meat: for this is for your health: for there shall not an hair fall from the head of any of you.”Amos 6:6“That drink wine in bowls, and anoint themselves with the chief ointments: but they are not grieved for the affliction of Joseph.”
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