Bible Strands
Luke 22:18
For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His disciples during the Passover meal, speaking immediately after commanding them to take and divide the cup among themselves.
The words — The Greek verb πίνω (piō) carries the literal sense “shall I drink,” while γάρ (gar) translates as “for,” anchoring the statement in Jesus’ direct declaration.
The thread — This promise echoes the kingdom-focused declaration in Luke 22:16 and aligns with Matthew 26:29, where Jesus again ties the cessation of drinking to the future coming of the kingdom.
Why it lands — The text explicitly postpones drinking the fruit of the vine until the kingdom arrives, requiring readers to observe the present command while maintaining a forward-looking expectation of its fulfillment.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
Cross-references
- Matthew 26:29 I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”
- Isaiah 55:1 “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters; and you without money, come, buy, and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without cost!
- Luke 22:16 For I tell you that I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.”
- Mark 14:25 Truly I tell you, I will no longer drink of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it anew in the kingdom of God.”
- Luke 21:31 So also, when you see these things happening, know that the kingdom of God is near.
- Colossians 1:13 He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of His beloved Son,
- Judges 9:13 But the grapevine replied, ‘Should I stop giving my wine that cheers both God and man, to hold sway over the trees?’
- Proverbs 31:6 Give strong drink to one who is perishing, and wine to the bitter in soul.
- Song of Solomon 5:1 I have come to my garden, my sister, my bride; I have gathered my myrrh with my spice. I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk. Eat, O friends, and drink; drink freely, O beloved.
- Isaiah 24:9 They no longer sing and drink wine; strong drink is bitter to those who consume it.