Romans 14:17Open English Bible (US)
For the kingdom of God does not consist of eating and drinking, but of righteousness and peace and gladness through the presence of the Holy Spirit.
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Tonight he is going to winnow barley on the threshing-floor. So bathe and anoint yourself and put on your best clothes and go down to the threshing-floor. But do not make yourself known to the man until he has finished eating and drinking.
Ruth 3:7
When Boaz had finished eating and drinking and was in a happy mood, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of grain. Then Ruth came quietly and uncovered his feet and lay down.
Esther 1:4
while for one hundred and eighty days he showed them the glorious riches of his kingdom and the costliness of his magnificent regalia.
Esther 1:8
The drinking was unrestricted, for the king had directed all the officers of his household to let each man do as he pleased.
Esther 1:14
Those next to him were Carshena, Shethar, Admatha, Tarshish, Meres, Marsena and Memucan, seven officials of Persia and Media who had access to the king and were highest in the kingdom.