Luke 22:18

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 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 22:18

For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the
vine
That is, wine; see the blessing at the passover cup in the notes on the preceding verse: until the kingdom of God shall come;
with power, as in ( Mark 9:1 ) in the resurrection of Christ from the dead; in his exaltation and session at God's right hand; in the pouring forth of the Spirit on the apostles; in the conversion of great multitudes, both in Judea, and in the Gentile world; in the destruction of the Jews; in the latter day glory; and in the ultimate state of happiness and bliss in the world to come. The Ethiopic version reads, "until I drink it new in the kingdom of God"; as in ( Mark 14:25 ) (See Gill on Matthew 26:29).

Luke 22:18 In-Context

16 For I say unto you , I will not any more eat thereof , until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks , and said , Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
18 For I say unto you , I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come .
19 And he took bread, and gave thanks , and brake it, and gave unto them, saying , This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20 Likewise also the cup after supper , saying , This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
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