Luke 5:39

And no one after drinking old wine wants new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’”

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

No man having drunk old wine immediately desires new, for he says, ‘The old is better.’”

World English Bible (WEB)

No man{G3762} also{G2532} having drunk{G4095}{(G5631)} old{G3820} wine straightway{G2112} desireth{G2309}{(G5719)} new{G3501}: for{G1063} he saith{G3004}{(G5719)}, The old{G3820} is{G2076}{(G5748)} better{G5543}.

Strong's King James

(39) Nobody, having drunk the old wants new because he says, 'The old is good!'

The F.O.G

And no one after drinking old wine thinks they want the new wine, for they say, 'The old is good enough.'" And so, Jesus explained why His new covenant would require a new heart, and a new way of living spiritually.

The F.O.G Paraphrase

and no one having drunk old wine, doth immediately wish new, for he saith, The old is better.’

Young's Literal Translation

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Luke 5:39

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Jean Paul Joseph

Luke 5:39