Drink no longer water; not wholly, as many did in those countries, and Timothy probably did, not because he was not able to buy wine, but religiously, as a piece of discipline to keep under the flesh. But use a little wine; but mix some wine with the water. For thy stomach's sake; to help thy digestion. And thine often infirmities; in regard of thy weakness and frequent infirmities.
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1 Timothy 5:23
23 Drink no longer water, but use a little wine for thy stomach's sake and thine often infirmities.