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Luke 5:39 net — No one after drinking old wine wants the new, for he says,‘The old is good enough.’”

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"No one after drinking old wine wants the new, for he says,‘The old is good enough.’”"

— Luke 5:39, NET Bible

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Luke 5 — Context

36

He also told them a parable:“No one tears a patch from a new garment and sews it on an old garment. If he does, he will have torn the new, and the piece from the new will not match the old.

37

And no one pours new wine into old wineskins. If he does, the new wine will burst the skins and will be spilled, and the skins will be destroyed.

38

Instead new wine must be poured into new wineskins.

39

No one after drinking old wine wants the new, for he says,‘The old is good enough.’”

Luke 5:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 5:39 say?
Luke 5:39 in the NET Bible reads: “No one after drinking old wine wants the new, for he says,‘The old is good enough.’””
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 (NET): “No one after drinking old wine wants the new, for he says,‘The old is good enough.’”” 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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