KJV ORIGINAL
For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
Close to the original. Clear modern English.
✦ MADE SIMPLE
I'm telling you right now, I won't drink wine again until God's kingdom actually arrives.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus is holding off on celebrating until the real victory comes.
📚 Historical Context
Jesus spoke these words during the Last Supper, a Passover meal that Jews celebrated annually to commemorate their deliverance from slavery in Egypt, as described in the Old Testament. At this moment, he was in Jerusalem with his disciples, just before his betrayal by Judas and his arrest, using the occasion to foreshadow his death and the establishment of God's kingdom. This statement reflects the cultural significance of wine in Jewish feasts and Jesus' role as the Messiah fulfilling ancient prophecies.
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