1Ti 5:23 | MHM | STEP | v. 23 : Paul gives personal advice to Timothy: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities (1 Timothy 5:23 ). Timothy appears to have been physically weak and avoided wine for personal discipline. Paul encourages him to use a little wine for health purposes, showing that caring for one’s body is important for effective ministry (Proverbs 31:6 ).

‏ 1 Timothy 5:23

v. 23: Paul gives personal advice to Timothy: Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach’s sake and thine often infirmities (1 Timothy 5:23 ^a). Timothy appears to have been physically weak and avoided wine for personal discipline. Paul encourages him to use a little wine for health purposes, showing that caring for one’s body is important for effective ministry (Proverbs 31:6 ^b).