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Luke 5:39 asv — And no man having drunk old wine desireth new; for he saith, The old is good.

American Standard Version

"And no man having drunk old wine desireth new; for he saith, The old is good. "

— Luke 5:39, American Standard Version

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Luke 5 — Context

36

And he spake also a parable unto them: No man rendeth a piece from a new garment and putteth it upon an old garment; else he will rend the new, and also the piece from the new will not agree with the old.

37

And no man putteth new wine into old wine-skins; else the new wine will burst the skins, and itself will be spilled, and the skins will perish.

38

But new wine must be put into fresh wine-skins.

39

And no man having drunk old wine desireth new; for he saith, The old is good.

Luke 5:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 5:39 say?
Luke 5:39 in the American Standard Version reads: “And no man having drunk old wine desireth new; for he saith, The old is good. ”
Where is Luke 5:39 in the Bible?
Luke 5:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 39.
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 5:39.
What translation should I read Luke 5:39 in?
Luke 5:39 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 5:39?
Luke 5:39 reads (ASV): “And no man having drunk old wine desireth new; for he saith, The old is good. ” 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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