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A New Garment, Not a Patch
Commentators explain that Jesus uses this parable to show His ministry is not a minor repair to the old religious system. He brings something entirely new—a 'whole new garment.' The Gospel of grace cannot simply be 'patched' onto old structures of legalism or tradition; it is a complete and radical replacement.
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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 5:36
Also a parable (κα παραβολην). There are three parables here in the answer of Jesus (the bridegroom, the patch on the garment, the…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 5:36
19th Century
Bishop
And he spake also a parable unto them.—The illustration that follows is common to all three reports, but Saint Luke only …
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 5:36
The context provides opportunity for Jesus to state a basic principle in a series of parabolic figures. His mission involves a radical break with c…
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John Gill
On Luke 5:36
17th Century
Pastor
And he spoke also a parable unto them
The Scribes and Pharisees; illustrating what he had just now said:
Matthew Henry
On Luke 5:27–39
17th Century
Minister
It was a wonder of Christ's grace, that he would call a publican to be his disciple and follower. It was a wonder of his grace, that the call was m…