JMNT(i)
18 And stop being made drunk (or: Do not be continuously made intoxicated)
by wine, within which exists the disposition of one having no hope of safety (unsavingness; dissipation and ill health; desperation),
but rather be continuously or repeatedly filled full in spirit (within [the] Spirit; within the midst of [the] Breath-effect; in the sphere of attitude; in union with [the] Breath),
19 continuously speaking (making vocal utterances)
to (or: among)
yourselves in psalms and hymns (or: songs of praise; festive songs)
and spiritual odes (songs; chants),
continually singing and playing stringed instruments (making music; psalming; sharply touching or plucking [the strings or chords])
in (or: by; with; or: for)
your hearts to (or: for; by; with: in)
the Lord [= Christ, or, Yahweh],
20 constantly giving thanks (expressing gratitude; or: speaking of the well-being that is in grace and favor)
to God, even [
the]
Father [
p46 & others: to the Father, even God]
at all times (or: always; = on all occasions)
concerning all things (or: for everything; or: over all mankind),
within the midst of and in union with the Name of our Lord, Jesus Christ [= the Messiah],