Mark 2:22 bbe — And no man puts new wine into old wine-skins: or the skins will be burst by the wine, and the wine and the skins will b…

Bible in Basic English

"And no man puts new wine into old wine-skins: or the skins will be burst by the wine, and the wine and the skins will be wasted: but new wine has to be put into new wine-skins."

— Mark 2:22, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 2 — Context

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And Jesus said to them, Will the friends of a newly-married man go without food while he is with them? as long as they have him with them they will not go without food.

20

But the days will come when the husband will be taken away from them, and then they will go without food.

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No man puts a bit of new cloth on an old coat: or the new, by pulling away from the old, makes a worse hole.

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And no man puts new wine into old wine-skins: or the skins will be burst by the wine, and the wine and the skins will be wasted: but new wine has to be put into new wine-skins.

23

And it came about that on the Sabbath day he was going through the grain-fields; and while they were walking, his disciples took the heads of grain.

24

And the Pharisees said to him, Why are they doing what it is not right to do on the Sabbath?

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And he said to them, Have you no knowledge of what David did, when he had need and was without food, he, and those who were with him?

Mark 2:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 2:22 say?
Mark 2:22 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And no man puts new wine into old wine-skins: or the skins will be burst by the wine, and the wine and the skins will be wasted: but new wine has to be put into new wine-skins.”
Where is Mark 2:22 in the Bible?
Mark 2:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 2, verse 22.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 2:22.
What translation should I read Mark 2:22 in?
Mark 2:22 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 Mark 2:22?
Mark 2:22 reads (BBE): “And no man puts new wine into old wine-skins: or the skins will be burst by the wine, and the wine and the skins will be wasted: but new wine has to be put into new wine-skins.” 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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