Ephesians 5:18

Ephesians 5:18 in 10 English translations. Each links through to the full chapter for context.

New International Version (NIV)

18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead, be filled with the Spirit,

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New American Standard Bible - NASB (NASB2020)

18And do not get drunk with wine, in which there is debauchery, but be filled with the Spirit,

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Amplified Bible (AMP)

18Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him. [Prov 23:20]

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

18Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to reckless indiscretion. Instead, be filled with the Spirit.

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American Standard Version (ASV)

18And be not drunken with wine, wherein is riot, but be filled with the Spirit;

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Geneva Bible (GNV)

18And be not drunke with wine, wherein is excesse: but be fulfilled with the Spirit,

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World English Bible, American English Edition, without Strong's Numbers (WEBUS)

18Don’t be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,

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New International Reader’s Version (NIrV)

18Don’t fill yourself up with wine. Getting drunk will lead to wild living. Instead, be filled with the Holy Spirit.

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EasyEnglish Bible 2024 (EASY)

18Do not drink too much wine so that you become drunk. That will destroy your life. Instead, let God's Spirit fill you.

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Literal Standard Version (LSV)

18and do not be drunk with wine, in which is wastefulness, but be filled in the Spirit,

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