Mark 2:21 · KJV

"No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁹And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? as long as they have the bridegroom with them, they cannot fast.

²⁰But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days.

²¹No man also seweth a piece of new cloth on an old garment: else the new piece that filled it up taketh away from the old, and the rent is made worse.

²²And no man putteth new wine into old bottles: else the new wine doth burst the bottles, and the wine is spilled, and the bottles will be marred: but new wine must be put into new bottles.

²³And it came to pass, that he went through the corn fields on the sabbath day; and his disciples began, as they went, to pluck the ears of corn.

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Reflection Questions

How does this verse challenge your understanding of change?

What does it mean for you to embrace new ideas in your faith?

When have you experienced conflict between old beliefs and new insights?

Life Application

faith

Consider areas in your life where you resist change. Embrace new teachings that align with your growth.

relationships

Reflect on how old patterns in relationships may hinder new connections. Be open to renewing your approach.

Connection to Jesus

direct teaching

Jesus uses this metaphor to illustrate that his teachings and the new covenant cannot simply be added to the old ways without causing conflict.

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