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Tyndale Open Study Notes on Matthew 9:16

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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Modern study notes
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9:16-17 These riddle-like parables contrast the new covenant that Jesus has established (26:26-29) with the old covenant, especially in relation to such rituals as fasting. Jesus consummates, but does not abolish, the law (5:17-20; see Gal 2:21; 5:4). Yet the new covenant requires new practices.
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