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Luke 22:18

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 22:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “for I say unto you, I shall not drink from henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

for I say unto you, I shall not drink from henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
Luke 22:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15And he said unto them, With desire I have desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer:
16for I say unto you, I shall not eat it, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
17And he received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
18for I say unto you, I shall not drink from henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
19And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, [even] that which is poured out for you.
21But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, etc.] 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 (<410901>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 (<411425>Mark 14:25 (see Gill on…”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“I will not: Luk 22:16; Mat 26:29; Mar 14:23, Mar 15:23 the fruit: Jdg 9:13; Psa 104:15; Pro 31:6, Pro 31:7; Sol 5:1; Isa 24:9-11, Isa 25:6, Isa 55:1; Zac 9:15, Zac 9:17; Eph 5:18, Eph 5:19 until: Luk 9:27, Luk 21:31; Dan 2:44; Mat 16:18; Mar 9:1; Act 2:30-36; Col 1:13 Luke 22:19”
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