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Ephesians 5:18
Don't be drunken with wine, in which is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit,
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Interpretation

Paul urges a filled spirit that is worked out in solitude and community in Ephesians 5:18—look for "don't" and "drunken". Align filled spirit in the use of resources—season power with mercy.

Context

Ephesians speaks here as epistle/letter writing, developing filled spirit. Read in Ephesians 5, its force becomes clearer. It also intersects spirit & new life. Listen for “don't” alongside “drunken”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Long‑standing tradition credits Ephesians to Paul. In current research on Ephesians, Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).. Scholars commonly date Ephesians AD 80–90. This verse leans into spirit & new life.

More details
Traditional:Paul
Modern scholarship:Deutero‑Pauline (disputed).
Date:AD 80–90
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but leave the overall message intact.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46