Luke 5:39

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

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Other Translations for Luke 5:39

BSB
And no one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, 'The old is better.'"
AKJV
No man also having drunk old wine straightway desires new: for he said, The old is better.
CPDV
And no one who is drinking the old, soon wishes for the new. For he says, 'The old is better.' "
ERV
And no man having drunk old wine desireth new: for he saith, The old is good.
NHEB
And no one having drunk old wine desires new, for he says, 'The old is good.'"
SMT
And none drinking old, quickly desires new, for he says, The old is better.

Commentary for Luke 5:39

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 5:39
Summary
People prefer familiar ways to radical change
Event
Observation about human preference
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching