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A Radically New Faith
Commentators explain that this parable illustrates the radical newness of Jesus' message. The 'new wine' represents the vibrant, life-giving power of the Gospel and the new covenant. It cannot be contained within the 'old wineskins' of rigid, outdated religious traditions, such as those held by the Pharisees. Jesus is inaugurating something entirely new, not just patching up an old system.
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Luke
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Charles Ellicott
On Luke 5:37
19th Century
Bishop
Else.—Better, as before, if otherwise.
The bottles shall perish.—Better, will perish, there being no rea…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 5:37
The second illustration suggests that Jesus’ teaching is like fermenting wine, wine that seems to have almost inherent vigor and cannot be containe…
John Gill
On Luke 5:37
17th Century
Pastor
And no man puts new wine into old bottles
To which the Scribes and Pharisees are here compared, into whose hearts th…
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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…