Teks -- Ephesians 5:18 (NET)

5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, which is debauchery, but be filled by the Spirit,

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Robertson: Eph 5:18 - Be not drunken with wine

Be not drunken with wine ( mē methuskesthe oinōi ).

Present passive imperative of methuskō , old verb to intoxicate. Forbidden as a habit and to stop it also if guilty. Instrumental case oinōi .

Robertson: Eph 5:18 - Riot

Riot ( asōtia ).

Old word from asōtos (adverb asōtōs in Luk 15:13), in N.T. only here, Tit 1:6; 1Pe 4:4.

Robertson: Eph 5:18 - But be filled with the Spirit

But be filled with the Spirit ( alla plērousthe en pneumati ).

In contrast to a state of intoxication with wine.

Vincent: Eph 5:18 - Be not drunk

Be not drunk ( μὴ μεθύσκεσθε )

See on Joh 2:10.

Vincent: Eph 5:18 - Wherein

Wherein

In drunkenness , not in wine .

Vincent: Eph 5:18 - Excess

Excess ( ἀσωτία )

Rev., riot . Lit., unsavingness . See on riotous living , Luk 15:13.

Wesley: Eph 5:18 - Wherein is excess

That is, which leads to debauchery of every kind.

Wesley: Eph 5:18 - But be ye filled with the Spirit

In all his graces, who gives a more noble pleasure than wine can do.

JFB: Eph 5:18 - excess

Worthless, ruinous, reckless prodigality.

JFB: Eph 5:18 - wherein

Not in the wine itself when used aright (1Ti 5:23), but in the "excess" as to it.

JFB: Eph 5:18 - but be filled with the Spirit

The effect in inspiration was that the person was "filled" with an ecstatic exhilaration, like that caused by wine; hence the two are here connected (compare Act 2:13-18). Hence arose the abstinence from wine of many of the prophets, for example, John the Baptist, namely, in order to keep distinct before the world the ecstasy caused by the Spirit, from that caused by wine. So also in ordinary Christians the Spirit dwells not in the mind that seeks the disturbing influences of excitement, but in the well-balanced prayerful mind. Such a one expresses his joy, not in drunken or worldly songs, but in Christian hymns of thankfulness.

Clarke: Eph 5:18 - Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess

Be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess - This is a farther allusion to the Bacchanalian mysteries; in them his votaries got drunk, and ran into all manner of excesses. Plato, though he forbade drunkenness in general, yet allowed that the people should get drunk in the solemnities of that god who invented wine. And indeed this was their common custom; when they had offered their sacrifices they indulged themselves in drunkenness, and ran into all kinds of extravagance. Hence it is probable that μεθυω, to get drunk, is derived from μετα, after, and θυω, to sacrifice; for, having completed their sacrifices, they indulged themselves in wine. The word ασωτια, which we translate excess, means profligacy and debauchery of every kind; such as are the general concomitants of drunkenness, and especially among the votaries of Bacchus in Greece and Italy

Clarke: Eph 5:18 - But be filled with the Spirit

But be filled with the Spirit - The heathen priests pretended to be filled with the influence of the god they worshipped; and it was in these circumstances that they gave out their oracles. See a remarkable instance of this quoted in the note on Luk 9:39 (note), where the case of a Bacchanalian is described. The apostle exhorts the Ephesians not to resemble these, but, instead of being filled with wine, to be filled with the Spirit of God; in consequence of which, instead of those discoveries of the Divine will to which in their drunken worship the votaries of Bacchus pretended, they should be wise indeed, and should understand what the will of the Lord is.

Calvin: Eph 5:18 - And be not drunk with wine // In which

18.And be not drunk with wine When he enjoins them not to be drunk, he forbids excessive and immoderate drinking of every description. “Be not intemperate in drinking.”

In which ¹⁶¹ is lasciviousness. The Greek wordἀσωτία, which is translated “lasciviousness,” points out the evils which arise from drunkenness. I understand by it all that is implied in a wanton and dissolute life; for to translate it luxury, would quite enfeeble the sense. The meaning therefore is, that drunkards throw off quickly every restraint of modesty or shame; that where wine reigns, profligacy naturally follows; and consequently, that all who have any regard to moderation or decency ought to avoid and abhor drunkenness.

The children of this world are accustomed to indulge in deep drinking as an excitement to mirth. Such carnal excitement is contrasted with that holy joy of which the Spirit of God is the Author, and which produces entirely opposite effects. To what does drunkenness lead? To unbounded licentiousness, — to unbridled, indecent merriment. And to what does spiritual joy lead, when it is most strongly excited? ¹⁶²

Defender: Eph 5:18 - drunk with wine

The first command here could better be translated: "Do not begin to be drunk with wine." Since even a small amount of an intoxicant has a damaging effect on the brain, this command in effect calls for total abstinence from alcohol. Pro 23:31 warns against even looking on the wine, lest it tempt one to drink.

Defender: Eph 5:18 - filled

The connotation of "filled" here is "be being filled." That is, the filling with the Spirit is not a once-for-all experience, like the baptism of the Spirit into the body of Christ. Instead, we are urged to continually be filled with the Spirit - controlled by the Spirit. In a way analogous to how alcohol may control a person's thoughts and actions, the better way is to allow the Holy Spirit to have control. The word "filled" is the same as "fulfilled.""

TSK: Eph 5:18 - be not // excess // but

be not : Gen 9:21, Gen 19:32-35; Deu 21:20; Psa 69:12; Pro 20:1, Pro 23:20,Pro 23:21, Pro 23:29-35; Isa 5:11-13, Isa 5:22; Mat 24:49; Luk 12:45, Luk 21:34; Rom 13:13; 1Co 5:11, 1Co 6:10; 1Co 11:21; Gal 5:21; 1Th 5:7

excess : Mat 23:25; 1Pe 4:3, 1Pe 4:4

but : Psa 63:3-5; Son 1:4, Son 7:9; Isa 25:6, Isa 55:1; Zec 9:15-17; Luk 11:13; Act 2:13-18, Act 11:24; Gal 5:22-25

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Poole: Eph 5:18 - Wherein // is excess // But be filled with the Spirit

Wherein in which drunkenness,

is excess profuseness, lasciviousness, and all manner of lewdness, as the effects of drunkenness, Pro 23:29 , &c.

But be filled with the Spirit the Holy Spirit, often compared to water; or the joy of the Spirit, in opposition to being filled with wine, Act 2:13 , and that carnal mirth which is caused by it: q.d. Be not satisfied with a little of the Spirit, but seek for a greater measure, so as to be filled with the Spirit. See Psa 36:8 Joh 3:34 Joh 4:14 .

Gill: Eph 5:18 - And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess // but be filled with the Spirit

And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess,.... The sin of drunkenness here dehorted from, is a custom, or habit, of voluntary excessive drinking of any strong liquor, whereby the mind is disturbed, and deprived of the use of reason: though wine is only here mentioned, that being the usual liquor drank in the eastern countries, yet the same holds good of any other strong liquor, as of that; nor is drinking wine for necessary use prohibited, nor for honest delight and lawful pleasure; but excessive drinking of it, and this voluntary, and with design, and on purpose; otherwise persons may be overtaken and intoxicated, through ignorance of the strength of the liquor, and their own weakness; and it is a custom, or habit of excessive drinking, for not a single act, but a series of actions, a course of living in this sin, denominates a man a drunkard; and generally speaking, excessive drinking deprives persons of the use of reason, though not always; and such are criminal, who are mighty to drink wine, and strong to mingle strong drink; as are also such, who though not guilty of this sin themselves, are the means of it in others: the sin is very sinful; it is one of the works of the flesh; it is an abuse of the creature; it is opposed to walking honestly; for it persons are to be excluded from the communion of the church; and, without the grace of true repentance, shall not inherit the kingdom of heaven: many things might be said to dissuade from it; it hurts the mind, memory, and judgment; deprives of reason, and sets a man below a beast; it brings diseases on the body, and wastes the estate; it unfits for business and duty; it opens a door for every sin, and exposes to shame and danger; and therefore should be carefully avoided, and especially by professors of religion:

but be filled with the Spirit; that is, "with the Holy Spirit", as read the Vulgate Latin and Ethiopic versions; with the gifts and graces of the Spirit: some have been filled with them in an extraordinary way, as the apostles on the day of Pentecost; and others in an ordinary manner, as common believers; and who may be said to be filled with the Spirit, as with wine, or instead of it, or in opposition to it, when the love of God is shed abroad in their hearts by the Spirit, which is compared to wine, for its antiquity, purity, and refreshing nature; and they are filled with it, who have a comfortable sense of it, and a firm persuasion of interest in it, and are delighted with the views of it, and are as it were inebriated with it; and they are filled with the Spirit, in whom his grace is a well of living water, and out of whose belly flow rivers of it; and who have a large measure of spiritual peace and joy, expressed in the following manner.