Luke 5:38

38 you get strong, clean bottles for your fresh vintage wine.

Luke 5:38 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 5:38

But new wine must be put into new bottles
Such as the disciples of Christ were, and sinners called to repentance are, who are renewed by the Spirit and grace of God: and these are filled with spiritual joy and comfort, as with new wine, arising from discoveries of the love of God, a view of interest in the blessings of the covenant, and an application of Gospel truths and promises.

And both are preserved;
both these renewed ones, who are preserved unto the kingdom and glory of Christ; and the grace that is put into them, which is a well of living water, springing up to everlasting life; as well as the Gospel, and its blessings.

Luke 5:38 In-Context

36 "No one cuts up a fine silk scarf to patch old work clothes; you want fabrics that match.
37 And you don't put wine in old, cracked bottles;
38 you get strong, clean bottles for your fresh vintage wine.
39 And no one who has ever tasted fine aged wine prefers unaged wine."
Published by permission. Originally published by NavPress in English as THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language copyright 2002 by Eugene Peterson. All rights reserved.