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Matthew 26:29

What does Matthew 26:29 mean?

A plain-English look at Matthew 26:29 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Matthew 26:29 means

Jesus says he will not drink of the fruit of the vine until he drinks it new with them in his Father’s kingdom. He expresses a forward-looking hope: the present meal is marked by the sorrow of his impending death, but there is a promise of future, joyful fellowship in God’s kingdom. The phrase suggests consummation—Jesus and his disciples will share a renewed, eschatological feast. It balances the Last Supper’s sacrificial tone with the promise of future restoration and community in God’s sovereign kingdom.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But I say unto you, I shall not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

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.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But I say unto you, I shall not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But I say to you that from now I will not take of this fruit of the vine, till that day when I take it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

and I say to you, that I may not drink henceforth on this produce of the vine, till that day when I may drink it with you new in the reign of my Father.'

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

And I say to you, I will not drink from henceforth of this fruit of the vine until that day when I shall drink it with you new in the kingdom of my Father.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But I say to you, that I will not at all drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.

Context

This verse follows the cup’s identification and transitions from present sacramental reality to future fulfillment. It links the Last Supper to eschatological hope and reassures disciples that Jesus’ death is not the end. The reader should see the tension: present suffering versus future vindication and restored fellowship in the Father’s kingdom.

v.28for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins.

v.29This passage

v.30And when they had sung a hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Isaiah 24:9

    They shall not drink wine with a song; strong drink shall be bitter to them that drink it.

  • Zephaniah 3:17

    Jehovah thy God is in the midst of thee, a mighty one who will save; he will rejoice over thee with joy; he will rest in his love; he will joy over thee with singing.

  • Revelation 5:8

    And when he had taken the book, the four living creatures and the four and twenty elders fell down before the Lamb, having each one a harp, and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.

  • Matthew 28:20

    teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I commanded you: and lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.

  • Luke 22:29

    and I appoint unto you a kingdom, even as my Father appointed unto me,

  • Matthew 16:28

    Verily I say unto you, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the Son of man coming in his kingdom.

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