18 And (A)do not get drunk with wine, for that is (B)debauchery, but (C)be filled with the Spirit,

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

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18 And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;

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(A)if anyone is above reproach, the husband of one wife,[a] and his children are believers[b] and not open to the charge of (B)debauchery or insubordination.

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  1. Titus 1:6 Or a man of one woman
  2. Titus 1:6 Or are faithful

An elder must be blameless,(A) faithful to his wife, a man whose children believe[a] and are not open to the charge of being wild and disobedient.

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  1. Titus 1:6 Or children are trustworthy

If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.

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With respect to this they are surprised when you do not join them in the same flood of (A)debauchery, and (B)they malign you;

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They are surprised that you do not join them in their reckless, wild living, and they heap abuse on you.(A)

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Wherein they think it strange that ye run not with them to the same excess of riot, speaking evil of you:

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