Reference

John 18:11

Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?
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That the saying might be fulfilled, which he spake, Of them which thou gavest me have I lost none.

10

Then Simon Peter having a sword drew it, and smote the high priest’s servant, and cut off his right ear. The servant’s name was Malchus.

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Then said Jesus unto Peter, Put up thy sword into the sheath: the cup which my Father hath given me, shall I not drink it?

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Then the band and the captain and officers of the Jews took Jesus, and bound him,

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And led him away to Annas first; for he was father in law to Caiaphas, which was the high priest that same year.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Permissible Use (Moderation)

This verse makes no mention of wine or alcohol, nor does it discuss moderation or permissible use of any substance. The "cup" in this context is a metaphor for suffering or destiny, not a literal drinking vessel.

Total Abstinence

This verse speaks of a metaphorical "cup" of suffering or destiny given by God, not a literal cup containing wine or alcohol. There is no mention of beverages or consumption in the context of this statement.