Luke 22:16
For I tell you that I will not eat it again, until it has had its fulfillment in the kingdom of God.”
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
For I say unto you, I will not any more eat thereof, until it be fulfilled in the kingdom of God.
In Context
15“I have most earnestly wished,” he said, “to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.
17Then, on receiving a cup, after saying the thanksgiving, he said, “Take this and share it among you.
Cross References
Luke 14:15One of the guests heard what he said and exclaimed, “Happy will be the person who will eat bread in the kingdom of God!”
John 6:27Work, not for the food that perishes, but for the food that lasts for eternal life, which the Son of Man will give you; for on him the Father – God himself – has set the seal of his approval.”
Acts 10:41not indeed to everyone, but to witnesses chosen beforehand by God – to us, who ate and drank with him after his resurrection from the dead.
Hebrews 10:1The Law, though able to foreshadow the better system which was coming, never had its actual substance. Its priests, with those sacrifices which they offer continuously year after year, can never make those who come to worship perfect.
Matthew Henry on Luke 22:8-21
The Keeping of the Passover. 7 Then came the day of unleavened bread, when the passover must be killed. 8 And he sent Peter and John, saying, Go and prepare us the passover, that we may eat. 9 And they said unto him, Where wilt thou that we prepare? 10 And he said unto them, Behold, when ye are entered into the city, there shall a man meet you, bearing a pitcher of water; follow him into the house where he entereth in. 11 And ye shall say unto the goodman of the house, The Master saith unto thee, Where is the… Read the whole commentary →