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NASB | Ephesians 5:18 And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Ephesians 5:18 Do not get drunk with wine, for that is wickedness (corruption, stupidity), but be filled with the [Holy] Spirit and constantly guided by Him. [Prov 23:20] |
Bible Question: Can one be filled with the Holy Spirit and speak in other tongues without first of all be a disciple of Jesus? |
Bible Answer: Question: Can one be filled with the Holy Spirit and speak in other tongues without first of all being a disciple of Jesus? Before I could answer your question as you asked it, I would need to know how you define the word "disciple". One thing is certain: one of the conditions for being filled with the Holy Spirit is a dedicated life. 'Yielding to the Spirit's control, though commanded, is voluntary and necessitates an act of dedication. This includes two aspects: initial dedication (Rom 12:1-2) and continual dedication of one's life (Rom 8:14)' (Ryrie Study Bible Expanded Edition, Moody, 1986, 1995). And do not get drunk with wine, for that is dissipation, but be filled with the Spirit. Ephesians 5:18 NASB Grace to you, John |