Matthew 26:29
But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
Original Language Analysis
λέγω
I say
G3004
λέγω
I say
Strong's:
G3004
Word #:
1 of 31
properly, to "lay" forth, i.e., (figuratively) relate (in words (usually of systematic or set discourse; whereas g2036 and g5346 generally refer to an
ὅτι
not
G3754
ὅτι
not
Strong's:
G3754
Word #:
4 of 31
demonstrative, that (sometimes redundant); causative, because
μὴ
G3361
μὴ
Strong's:
G3361
Word #:
6 of 31
(adverb) not, (conjunction) lest; also (as an interrogative implying a negative answer (whereas g3756 expects an affirmative one)) whether
ἀπ'
henceforth
G575
ἀπ'
henceforth
Strong's:
G575
Word #:
8 of 31
"off," i.e., away (from something near), in various senses (of place, time, or relation; literal or figurative)
ἐκ
of
G1537
ἐκ
of
Strong's:
G1537
Word #:
10 of 31
a primary preposition denoting origin (the point whence action or motion proceeds), from, out (of place, time, or cause literal or figurative; direct
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
12 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
γεννήματος
fruit
G1081
γεννήματος
fruit
Strong's:
G1081
Word #:
13 of 31
offspring; by analogy, produce (literally or figuratively)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
14 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἕως
until
G2193
ἕως
until
Strong's:
G2193
Word #:
16 of 31
a conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until (of time and place)
τῆς
G3588
τῆς
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
17 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
ἡμέρας
day
G2250
ἡμέρας
day
Strong's:
G2250
Word #:
18 of 31
day, i.e., (literally) the time space between dawn and dark, or the whole 24 hours (but several days were usually reckoned by the jews as inclusive of
ἐκείνης
that
G1565
ἐκείνης
that
Strong's:
G1565
Word #:
19 of 31
that one (or (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed
ὅταν
when
G3752
ὅταν
when
Strong's:
G3752
Word #:
20 of 31
whenever (implying hypothesis or more or less uncertainty); also causatively (conjunctionally) inasmuch as
αὐτὸ
it
G846
αὐτὸ
it
Strong's:
G846
Word #:
21 of 31
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
μεθ''
with
G3326
μεθ''
with
Strong's:
G3326
Word #:
23 of 31
properly, denoting accompaniment; "amid" (local or causal); modified variously according to the case (genitive association, or accusative succession)
καινὸν
new
G2537
καινὸν
new
Strong's:
G2537
Word #:
25 of 31
new (especially in freshness; while g3501 is properly so with respect to age
τῇ
G3588
τῇ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
27 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
βασιλείᾳ
kingdom
G932
βασιλείᾳ
kingdom
Strong's:
G932
Word #:
28 of 31
properly, royalty, i.e., (abstractly) rule, or (concretely) a realm (literally or figuratively)
τοῦ
G3588
τοῦ
Strong's:
G3588
Word #:
29 of 31
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
Cross References
Revelation 7:17For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall feed them, and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters: and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.Hebrews 12:2Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.Mark 14:25Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.Psalms 40:3And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.Acts 10:41Not to all the people, but unto witnesses chosen before of God, even to us, who did eat and drink with him after he rose from the dead.Matthew 13:43Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father. Who hath ears to hear, let him hear.John 17:13And now come I to thee; and these things I speak in the world, that they might have my joy fulfilled in themselves.Revelation 14:3And they sung as it were a new song before the throne, and before the four beasts, and the elders: and no man could learn that song but the hundred and forty and four thousand, which were redeemed from the earth.Isaiah 53:11He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.Luke 15:32It was meet that we should make merry, and be glad: for this thy brother was dead, and is alive again; and was lost, and is found.
Historical Context
The four Passover cups represented God's four promises in Exodus 6:6-7: redemption, deliverance, adoption, and covenant. Jesus's vow likely occurred at the third or fourth cup. His abstinence and forward-looking promise would have signaled to the disciples that Passover was being fundamentally transformed and not yet consummated.
Questions for Reflection
- How does Jesus's promise of the future Messianic feast sustain you through present suffering?
- What does the transformation of Passover wine into the Lord's Supper teach about Old Testament fulfillment in Christ?
Related Resources
Explore related topics, people, and study resources to deepen your understanding of this passage.
Analysis & Commentary
I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine (οὐ μὴ πίω ἀπ' ἄρτι ἐκ τούτου τοῦ γενήματος τῆς ἀμπέλου, ou mē piō ap' arti ek toutou tou genēmatos tēs ampelou)—This follows institution of the Lord's Supper. The Passover seder included four cups; Jesus declares He will abstain from the final cup(s) until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father's kingdom.
This stunning promise transforms the meal from memorial to prophecy: the Messianic Banquet is coming (Isaiah 25:6, Luke 22:30, Revelation 19:9). New (καινόν, kainon)—qualitatively new, not merely neos (chronologically new). Christ promises reunion and celebration in the consummated Kingdom, giving hope amid imminent crucifixion.