Charles Ellicott Commentary Matthew 26:29

"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)

I will not drink from now on of this fruit of the vine—literally, product of the vine. It would be better, perhaps, to translate it as, I shall not drink, as this implies the acceptance of what had been ordained by God rather than an act of personal will.

The words carry us into a region of mystical symbolism. Never again, while He remained on earth, was He to taste the wine cup with His disciples. But in the kingdom of God, completed and perfected, He would be with them once more. Then, Master and disciples alike would share in that joy in the Holy Spirit, for which wine—new wine—was the appropriate symbol.

The language of Proverbs 9:2 and Isaiah 25:6 helps us enter into the meaning of these words. Even the mocking taunt of the crowd on the Day of Pentecost, These men are full of new wine (Acts 2:13), may have recalled the mysterious promise to the minds of the apostles, enabling them to understand that it was through the gift of the Spirit that they were entering, at least in part, into the joy of their Lord.