Matthew 9:17
“Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.”
What does Matthew 9:17 mean?
Matthew 9:17 (KJV) states, "Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is…
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In Matthew 9:17, the Lord Jesus presents us with a powerful metaphor: “Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.” This verse encapsulates…
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Heavenly Father, I come before You today with a heart full of gratitude and reverence for Your Word, which instructs, transforms, and renews us. Thank You for the wisdom found in Matthew 9:17, reminding us, "Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break…
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