Luke 5:38 kjva — But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved."

— Luke 5:38, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 5 — Context

35

But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

36

And he spake also a parable unto them; No man putteth a piece of a new garment upon an old; if otherwise, then both the new maketh a rent, and the piece that was taken out of the new agreeth not with the old.

37

And no man putteth new wine into old bottles; else the new wine will burst the bottles, and be spilled, and the bottles shall perish.

38

But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.

39

No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.

Luke 5:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 5:38 say?
Luke 5:38 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.”
Where is Luke 5:38 in the Bible?
Luke 5:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 38.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 5:38.
What translation should I read Luke 5:38 in?
Luke 5:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 5:38?
Luke 5:38 reads (KJVA): “But new wine must be put into new bottles; and both are preserved.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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