For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
Jesus isn't just saying he won't have another drink; he's marking the end of the Passover and the start of something entirely new. This declaration signals that the old ways are passing away, making way for the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom, which he would soon institute at the Lord's Supper.
For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”
English Standard Version (ESV)
Jesus is celebrating the Passover meal with his disciples, a meal that anticipates his own sacrifice and the coming kingdom. In this moment, he is instituting the Lord's Supper, reinterpreting the Passover symbols for a new covenant. He declares that this earthly Passover drink will be his last until the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom.
Jesus is celebrating the Passover, a meal steeped in tradition and remembrance. But as he looks forward, he announces a profound shift, signaling the end of one era and the beginning of another.
Jesus' words, 'I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes,' mark a pivotal moment. He's not just saying he won't drink wine again for a while.
Ending a Symbol
This Passover meal was the last one Jesus would share in its traditional form. It was a symbol of Israel's deliverance from slavery in Egypt. Jesus is declaring that this 'type,' this Old Covenant symbol, is being fulfilled and will soon be replaced.
Anticipating the Substance
He's pointing forward to the 'substance' – the reality that the Passover pointed to. This substance is the Kingdom of God, inaugurated by Jesus' own sacrifice. The Passover was a shadow; the Kingdom, and the meal that celebrates it, is the glorious reality.
Jesus speaks of a future banquet, a time when he will 'drink it new' with his disciples. What does this future feast represent, and what can we anticipate from it?
Jesus' declaration is more than just a statement about future wine consumption. It's a profound promise about sharing in the glory of God's fully realized Kingdom.
Shared Joy
When Jesus says he will drink 'new' with them, he's speaking of a transformed, glorified existence. This isn't just about physical sustenance but about a new fellowship and a new way of experiencing God's presence.
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A Heavenly Banquet
This 'drinking it new' points to the ultimate heavenly banquet, the marriage supper of the Lamb, where all of God's people will finally be gathered in His eternal presence. It's a promise of ultimate fulfillment, joy, and communion with Christ in His perfected kingdom.
Understand the original words
genēma tēs ampelou · Greek Noun phrase
A metaphor for wine, representing the product of the grape, which in the context of the Passover and the Lord's Supper symbolizes joy, the covenant, and the sacrificial blood of Christ.
Jesus' declaration anticipates the full establishment of God's kingdom and the eternal fellowship believers will share with Him in the age to come, marking a transition from the earthly Passover to the heavenly reality.
c. 30-33 AD— this verse
Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper
During the Passover meal, Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper, a new covenant meal that would replace the Passover sacrifice and be observed in remembrance of him.
c. 30-33 AD
Jesus is betrayed and arrested
Shortly after the Passover meal, Jesus is betrayed by Judas Iscariot, arrested, and faces trial.
c. 30-33 AD
Jesus is crucified
Jesus is crucified on Passover day, fulfilling the symbolism of the Passover lamb.
c. 30-33 AD
Jesus is resurrected
Three days after his crucifixion, Jesus is resurrected, conquering death and offering hope of new life.
c. 30-33 AD
Jesus ascends to heaven
After his resurrection appearances, Jesus ascends to the right hand of God, reigning until his kingdom is fully established.
c. 33 AD
The Holy Spirit is poured out
On the Day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit is poured out upon the believers, empowering them to spread the Gospel and inaugurate the Church age.
This passage, which parallels Luke's account, also records Jesus stating he will not drink wine again until the kingdom of God arrives, highlighting the continuity of this prophetic declaration.
1 Corinthians 11:26This verse speaks of 'proclaiming the Lord's death until he comes,' connecting the Lord's Supper, which Jesus instituted around the time of Luke 22:18, to his future return and the consummation of God's kingdom.
Revelation 19:9This passage describes a 'marriage supper of the Lamb,' which represents the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom and the joyous communion believers will share with Christ, echoing Jesus' anticipation in Luke 22:18.
Daniel 7:13-14This prophecy speaks of one like a son of man receiving dominion, glory, and a kingdom that will not be destroyed, which directly relates to Jesus' statement about the kingdom of God coming.
pooleLuke 22:18: "For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come."
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bengelLuke 22:18: "For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come."
Luke 22:18 . Γὰρ , for ) That is to say, Do not wait, until I drink any more here.— ἀπὸ τοῦ νῦν ) This the reading of a considerable number of the MSS. It corresponds to the οὐκέτι , not any more , in Luke 22:16 .— Απʼ ἄρτι is the expression in Matthew 26:29 .
Jesus isn't just saying he won't have another drink; he's marking the end of the Passover and the start of something entirely new. This declaration signals that the old ways are passing away, making way for the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom, which he would soon institute at the Lord's Supper.
Jesus is celebrating the Passover meal with his disciples, a meal that anticipates his own sacrifice and the coming kingdom. In this moment, he is instituting the Lord's Supper, reinterpreting the Passover symbols for a new covenant. He declares that this earthly Passover drink will be his last until the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom.
Jesus is celebrating the Passover meal with his disciples, a meal that anticipates his own sacrifice and the coming kingdom. In this moment, he is instituting the Lord's Supper, reinterpreting the Passover symbols for a new covenant. He declares that this earthly Passover drink will be his last until the ultimate fulfillment of God's kingdom.
"For I tell you that from now on I will not drink of the fruit of the vine until the kingdom of God comes.”" — Jesus isn't just saying he won't have another drink; he's marking the end of the Passover and the start of something entirely new. This declaration signals that the old ways are passing away, making…
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Last reviewed October 2026