<P> New Wine into Old Wineskins is a parable of Jesus . It is found at Matthew 9: 14 - 17, Mark 2: 18 - 22 and Luke 5: 33 - 39 . </P> <P> The parables follow the recruitment of Levi as a disciple of Jesus, and appear to be part of a discussion at a banquet held by him (Luke 5: 29). The parables are told in response to a question about fasting: </P> <P> And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink? And he said unto them, Can ye make the children of the bridechamber fast, while the bridegroom is with them? But the days will come, when the bridegroom shall be taken away from them, and then shall they fast in those days . </P>

Old wine and new wine in the bible