1 Timothy 4:4 declares all God's creation good — this advice to use wine for health applies that principle to a specific remedy.

Proverbs 31:6 commands giving wine to those in bitter distress — Paul's advice for Timothy's stomach ailments directly applies that principle.

Acts 27:34 records Paul advising others to eat for health, mirroring his practical health counsel to Timothy about wine.

Proverbs 31:4-7 warns leaders against wine but permits it for the suffering — Paul's medicinal advice for Timothy fits the latter use.

Psalm 104:15 celebrates wine as a gift that gladdens the heart — echoing the positive view of wine behind Paul's medicinal recommendation.

Amos 6:6 condemns self-indulgent drinking without concern for others, contrasting Paul's medicinal advice for Timothy's health.