Charles Ellicott Commentary Luke 22:16

"for I say unto you, I shall not eat it, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God." — Luke 22:16 (ASV)

Until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.—These words are obviously the expression of the same thought as those in Matthew 26:29; see the note there.

Here the word “fulfilled” presents a new depth of meaning. The “Passover” was fulfilled in the kingdom of God:

1. in the sacrifice on the cross;
2. in every commemoration of that sacrifice by the acts which He appointed.

Every such act was one of Communion—not only of the disciples with each other, but also with Him—and in it, He is, as it were, joining in the feast with them.

In the future, as in the promise of Revelation 3:20, I will sup with him, and he with Me, there will be a yet fuller consummation .