Albert Barnes Commentary Matthew 26:29

Albert Barnes Commentary

Matthew 26:29

1798–1870
Presbyterian
Albert Barnes
Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes Commentary

Matthew 26:29

1798–1870
Presbyterian
SCRIPTURE

"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." — Matthew 26:29 (ASV)

But I say unto you, etc. That is, the observance of the Passover, and of the rites foreshadowing future things, now ends. I am about to die. The purpose of all these types and shadows is about to be accomplished. This is the last time that I will partake of them with you. In the future, when my Father's kingdom is established in heaven, we will partake together of the reality represented by these types and ceremonial observances; the blessings and triumphs of redemption.

Fruit of the vine. This means wine, the fruit or produce of the vine, made from the grapes of the vine.

Until that day. This probably refers to the time when they will be received into heaven. It does not mean a time here on earth, beyond their partaking with him in the happiness of spreading the gospel and in the triumphs of his kingdom.

When I drink it new with you. This does not mean that he would partake with them of literal wine there, but rather in the reality represented by it. Wine was an important part of the Passover feast and of all feasts. The kingdom of heaven is often represented under the image of a feast. It means that he will partake of joy with them in heaven, and that they will share together the honors and happiness of the heavenly world.

New. This means in a new manner; or, perhaps, afresh.

In my Father's kingdom. This refers to heaven, the place where God will reign in a kingdom fully established and pure.