Mark 14:25

Verily 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.

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Yes! I tell you, I will not drink this `fruit of the vine' again until the day I drink new wine in the Kingdom of God."

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.”

Verily I say unto you, I shall no more drink of the fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

Mark 14:25 captures a profound moment during the Last Supper, where Jesus makes a solemn declaration about His future communion with His disciples.

Context

This verse immediately follows Jesus' institution of the Lord's Supper, also known as Communion. Having shared the bread and the cup with His disciples, symbolizing His body and blood of the new covenant, Jesus looks beyond His imminent suffering and death. He is preparing His disciples for His departure, but also assuring them of a future reunion. This statement underlines the gravity of the moment, as it is His final Passover meal before His crucifixion, and a promise regarding the ultimate fulfillment of God's redemptive plan.

Key Themes

  • The New Covenant: Jesus' words here reinforce the idea that His blood would seal a new covenant, replacing the old Mosaic covenant. This new agreement is not merely a legal transaction but a spiritual reality offering forgiveness and a restored relationship with God. The shared cup symbolizes this profound spiritual bond, as also described in 1 Corinthians 11:25.
  • Anticipation of the Kingdom of God: The phrase "until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God" points to a future, glorious reality. It signifies the ultimate establishment of God's reign in its fullness, where perfect fellowship with Christ will be enjoyed. This looks forward to the heavenly banquet, often referred to as the marriage supper of the Lamb, and assures believers of a future blessed state.
  • Sacrifice and Promise: The statement is made in the shadow of His impending sacrifice (Mark 15:37). Yet, it is filled with hope and a definite promise of future joy and fellowship. Jesus emphasizes that His departure is not the end, but a transition to a new, perfected communion.
  • Continuity of Fellowship: Despite His physical absence, Jesus promises that the fellowship shared at the table will not end but will be transformed and resumed in the perfection of God's Kingdom. This provides immense comfort and hope to His disciples then, and to believers now.

Linguistic Insights

The phrase "fruit of the vine" (Greek: genēma tēs ampelou) refers to the natural product of the grape, likely unfermented grape juice or fermented wine, used in the Passover Seder. The emphasis is on its symbolic representation. More significant is the word "new" (Greek: kainon). This isn't merely "different" but implies something qualitatively fresh, superior, and unprecedented. Jesus will drink it in a "new" way in the Kingdom, indicating a transformed reality and a perfect, divine experience beyond our current comprehension.

Reflection and Application

Mark 14:25 offers profound comfort and future hope. For believers today, it transforms the observance of Communion (or the Lord's Supper) from merely a remembrance of Christ's sacrifice into a forward-looking act of faith. Each time we partake, we not only recall His death but also anticipate His glorious return and the full establishment of His Kingdom. It serves as a powerful reminder that our present sufferings are temporary and that a joyful, eternal fellowship awaits us with our Lord in the Kingdom of God. This promise strengthens our hope and encourages perseverance in our faith, knowing that Christ will indeed fulfill His word and invite us to the ultimate feast.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 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.

  • Psalms 104:15

    And wine [that] maketh glad the heart of man, [and] oil to make [his] face to shine, and bread [which] strengtheneth man's heart.

  • Joel 3:18

    ¶ And it shall come to pass in that day, [that] the mountains shall drop down new wine, and the hills shall flow with milk, and all the rivers of Judah shall flow with waters, and a fountain shall come forth of the house of the LORD, and shall water the valley of Shittim.

  • Luke 22:16

    For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

  • Luke 22:18

    For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

  • Zechariah 9:17

    For how great [is] his goodness, and how great [is] his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.

  • Amos 9:13

    Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that the plowman shall overtake the reaper, and the treader of grapes him that soweth seed; and the mountains shall drop sweet wine, and all the hills shall melt.

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