Matthew 9:16
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King James Version (modern wording)
No man puts a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up takes from the garment, and the rent is made worse.
Matthew 9:16 (KJV)
American Standard Version
And no man putteth a piece of undressed cloth upon an old garment; for that which should fill it up taketh from the garment, and a worse rent is made.
Matthew 9:16 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
No one sews a patch of unshrunk cloth on an old garment. For the patch will pull away from the garment, and a worse tear will result.
Matthew 9:16 (BSB)
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What does Matthew 9:16 say?
Matthew 9:16 in modern King James wording reads: "No man puts a piece of new cloth unto an old garment, for that which is put in to fill it up takes from the garment, and the rent is made worse."
Where is Matthew 9:16 found in the Bible?
Matthew 9:16 is verse 16 of chapter 9 of the book of Matthew, in the New Testament. Matthew has 28 chapters.
Which translations of Matthew 9:16 can I read here?
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