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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Read Full Chapter →Paul advises Timothy to take a little wine for his stomach and frequent ailments.
What Does 1 Timothy 5:23 Mean?
In a tender personal aside, Paul advises Timothy to take a little wine rather than water alone, for the sake of his stomach and his frequent illnesses.
The note reveals Paul's fatherly concern for Timothy's health and his bodily frailty. Even amid weighty instruction, Paul pauses to care for his friend's well-being, a reminder that godliness does not ignore the body's real needs.