Matthew 9:16 · KJV

"No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse."

King James Version

Passage Context

¹⁴Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?

¹⁵And Jesus said unto them, Can the children of the bridechamber mourn, as long as the bridegroom is with them? but the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken from them, and then shall they fast.

¹⁶No man putteth a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up taketh from the garment, and the rent is made worse.

¹⁷Neither 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.

¹⁸While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.

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Reflection Questions

How do you respond to new ideas or changes in your faith?

What old beliefs might you need to reconsider?

When have you experienced a transformation in your understanding?

Life Application

faith

Be open to new insights in your spiritual journey, allowing them to reshape your understanding.

growth

Identify an outdated belief and seek fresh perspectives on it.

Connection to Jesus

gospel theme

Jesus introduces a new way of understanding God's kingdom, which cannot be mixed with old traditions.

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