144 The Western textual tradition (D it) lacks 5:39. The verse is unique to Luke, so the omission by these looks like assimilation to the other synoptic accounts.
145 Although most begin the verse with καί (kai, “and”), beginning the sentence without a conjunction is both a harder reading and is found in early and important witnesses (𝔓4, 75vid א2 B 579 700 892 1241). puts the word in brackets indicating doubts as to its authenticity.
146 Most , especially the later ones (A C Θ Ψ f1, 13 33 𝔐 lat), read χρηστότερος (chrēstoteros, “better”), a smoother reading. The reading of the text (found in 𝔓4 א B L W 1241 ) is preferred as the more difficult reading. This reading could suggest that the new thing Jesus brings is not even considered, since the “old wine” is already found quite acceptable. Grk “good.” The third illustration points out that those already satisfied with what they have will not seek the new (The old is good enough).

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And no one after drinking old wine desires new, for he says, ‘The old is good.’ ”

And no one after drinking old wine wants the new, for they say, ‘The old is better.’ ”

And no one, after drinking old wine, wants new, because he says, ‘The old is better.’ ”

But no one who drinks the old wine seems to want the new wine. ‘The old is just fine,’ they say.”

And no one after drinking old wine wants new, because he says, ‘The old is just fine!’ ”

No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better.

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