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1 Timothy 5:23

1 Timothy 5:23
Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.

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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771

Some men's sins are open before hand,.... Some men are such open and notorious sinners, that there is no need of any…

Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Drink no longer water - There has been much difficulty felt in regard to the connection which this advice has with what…

Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832

Drink no longer water, but use a little wine - The whole of this verse seems, to several learned critics and divines,…

Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–17141 Timothy 5:17-25

Here are directions,

I. Concerning the supporting of ministers. Care must be taken that they be honourably maintained…

Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921

Drink no longer water The form of the verb and its tense require the fuller rendering of R.V., Be no longer a drinker of…