Reference

Luke 22:18

Symbolic / Non-Fermented WineTotal Abstinence
“For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.”
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For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.

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And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

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For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.

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And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

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Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Counter-Arguments

The strongest case that this verse does not belong in this theme.

Symbolic / Non-Fermented Wine

The phrase "fruit of the vine" is a common biblical idiom for wine, and there is no linguistic or historical evidence within the verse itself to suggest it refers specifically to unfermented grape juice. While some interpretations argue for symbolic or non-fermented wine in other contexts, this particular verse does not contain keywords or contextual clues that directly support such a distinction. The statement is about abstaining from the "fruit of the vine" until a future event, not about the

Total Abstinence

This verse describes a personal choice by Jesus to abstain from wine for a specific, temporary period until a future event, rather than a general command or ideal for all people to practice total abstinence.

Symbolic / Non-Fermented Wine
Symbolic / Non-Fermented Wine

Cross-References

Matthew 26:26Thematic

“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.”

Mark 9:1Thematic

“And he said unto them, Verily I say unto you, That there be some of them that stand here, which shall not taste of death, till they have seen the kingdom of God come with power.”

Matthew 26:29Thematic

“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.”

Mark 15:23Thematic

“And they gave him to drink wine mingled with myrrh: but he received it not.”

Luke 9:27Thematic

“But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.”

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Thematic Connections

Symbolic / Non-Fermented WineTotal Abstinence

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