1 Corinthians 6:10 states that drunkards will not inherit God's kingdom, highlighting the eternal consequence of persistent drunkenness.

Acts 2:13-18 shows the Spirit's outpouring mistaken for drunkenness — the very contrast Paul makes between wine and Spirit.

Luke 21:34 warns against drunkenness weighing down hearts and making one unprepared for Christ's return, adding an eschatological dimension.

Luke 12:45 explicitly describes a servant getting drunk and abusing others, providing a direct example of drunkenness leading to debauchery.

Luke 11:13 promises the Holy Spirit to those who ask — the same filling Paul commands, showing it's God's gift.

Acts 11:24 describes Barnabas as 'full of the Holy Spirit' — a living example of what Ephesians 5:18 commands.

Romans 13:13 also lists drunkenness as a behavior to put aside, reinforcing Paul's consistent exhortation to live soberly.

Proverbs 23:29-35 vividly describes the woes and sorrows of drunkenness, reinforcing why Paul commands not to get drunk.

Galatians 5:21 lists drunkenness among works of the flesh that exclude from God's kingdom — reinforcing its seriousness.

Proverbs 23:20 warns against associating with drunkards — a practical application of the command to avoid drunkenness.

Galatians 5:22-25 lists the fruit of the Spirit and calls us to walk by the Spirit — the outcome of being filled.

1 Peter 4:3 lists drunkenness and orgies as the old Gentile lifestyle Christians have left — echoing Paul's warning.

Proverbs 20:1 warns that wine leads to mockery and brawling, and being led astray is unwise — directly supporting the command to avoid drunkenness.

In Hosea 7:5, Israel's rulers are inflamed with wine—a vivid example of the debauchery Paul warns against.

Acts 2:4 records the disciples being filled with the Holy Spirit at Pentecost — the direct fulfillment of the command to be filled with the Spirit in Ephesians 5:18.

Luke 1:15 describes John the Baptist abstaining from wine and being filled with the Spirit — directly paralleling the contrast in Ephesians 5:18 between drunkenness and Spirit-filling.

In 2 Kings 3:15, the Spirit comes upon Elisha through music — a positive example of being Spirit-filled, contrasting with drunkenness.

In Zechariah 10:7, hearts are glad as with wine but from the Lord—mirroring Paul's substitution of Spirit-filling for wine.

In Proverbs 23:30, those who linger over wine are warned — directly paralleling Paul's command against drunkenness.

Psalm 63:3-5 describes soul satisfaction in God's love — a positive alternative to the false satisfaction of drunkenness.

1 Corinthians 5:11 commands not to associate with a drunkard who claims to be a brother, showing the seriousness of habitual drunkenness in church discipline.

Acts 13:52 shows disciples filled with joy and the Holy Spirit — echoing the Spirit-filling of Ephesians 5:18.

Isaiah 5:11-13 condemns those who pursue wine and neglect the Lord's deeds, showing that drunkenness leads to spiritual blindness.

In 1 Corinthians 11:21, Paul similarly rebukes drunkenness disrupting the Lord's Supper — showing the same problem Paul addresses.

Acts 6:3 describes men full of the Holy Spirit — an example of the Spirit-filled life commanded in Ephesians 5:18.

Romans 15:13 prays for believers to be filled with joy and peace through the Holy Spirit — a parallel to the Spirit-filling command in Ephesians 5:18.

1 Thessalonians 5:7 associates drunkenness with night/darkness — contrasting with the Spirit-filled walk of light.

Matthew 24:49 shows a wicked servant who eats and drinks with drunkards, linking drunken company to evil behavior.

In 1 Timothy 3:3, drunkenness disqualifies from church leadership — reinforcing the same prohibition against drunkenness here.

In Titus 1:7, drunkenness disqualifies an overseer — echoing the command to avoid drunkenness here.

1 Peter 4:4 adds that former friends malign believers who stop joining their debauchery — a consequence of avoiding drunkenness.

Luke 1:41 shows Elisabeth filled with the Holy Spirit — an example of the Spirit-filling commanded in Ephesians 5:18.

Genesis 9:21 records Noah getting drunk and uncovered — an early example of the shameful behavior warned against here.

Isaiah 55:1 invites all to come to waters and wine freely — a spiritual sustenance contrasted with the drunkenness Paul forbids.

In Isaiah 24:9, wine's joy fails in judgment—reinforcing that earthly intoxication is unreliable compared to Spirit-filling.

Isaiah 5:22 pronounces woe on those who are heroes at drinking, echoing the warning against glorifying drunkenness.

In Ecclesiastes 2:3, Solomon explores cheer with wine—a futile search for meaning contrasted with Paul's call to be filled with the Spirit.

Proverbs 23:21 warns that drunkenness leads to poverty and rags, adding a tangible consequence to Paul's prohibition.

In Psalm 104:15, wine is a gift from God that gladdens the heart — a positive view, not the abuse Paul warns against.

In Esther 1:10, King Ahasuerus, drunk, makes a foolish command — illustrating the folly of drunkenness Paul forbids.

In 1 Kings 20:12, Ben-Hadad drinks with his allies then attacks — drunkenness impairing judgment, echoing Paul's warning.

Deuteronomy 21:20 lists drunkenness as evidence of stubborn rebellion — showing its seriousness in the law.

Genesis 19:32-35 shows drunkenness leading to incest — a severe consequence illustrating the debauchery warned against.

In Zechariah 9:17, wine is a blessing that makes people flourish—a positive view contrasted with Paul's caution against its abuse.

In Ecclesiastes 10:19, wine makes life merry from a worldly perspective—contrasted with Paul's warning against debauchery and call to spiritual filling.

In 1 Samuel 25:36, Nabal's drunkenness leads to disaster — a negative example of the debauchery Paul warns against.