Luke 5:38

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 5:38 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “But new wine must be put into fresh wine-skins.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

But new wine must be put into fresh wine-skins.
Luke 5:38 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 5

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
38But new wine must be put into fresh wine-skins.

What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“But new wine must be put into new bottles, etc.] Such as the disciples of Christ were, and sinners called to repentance are, who are renewed by the Spirit and grace of God: and these are filled with spiritual joy and comfort, as with new wine, arising from discoveries of the love of God, a view of interest in the blessings of the covenant, and an application of Gospel truths and promises. And both are preserved; both these renewed ones, who are preserved unto the kingdom and glory of Christ; and the grace that is put into them, which is a well of living water, springing up to everlasting life; as well as the Gospel, and its blessings.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See this passage illustrated in the notes at Matthew 9:14-17. Luke 5:39 Having drunk old wine ... - Wine increases its strength and flavor, and its mildness and mellowness, by age, and the old is therefore preferable. They who had tasted such mild and mellow wine would not readily drink the comparatively sour and astringent juice of the grape as it came from the press. The meaning of this proverb in this place seems to be this: You Pharisees wish to draw my disciples to the “austere” and “rigid” duties of the ceremonial law - to fasting and painful rites; but they have come under a milder system. They have tasted the gentle and tender blessings of the gospel; they have no “relish” for your…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“Eze 36:26; Co2 5:17; Gal 2:4, Gal 2:12-14, Gal 4:9-11, Gal 5:1-6, Gal 6:13, Gal 6:14; Phi 3:5-7; Col 2:19-23; Ti1 4:8; Heb 8:8-13, Heb 13:9, Heb 13:10; Rev 21:5 Luke 5:39”
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