Verily I say unto you, I will drink no more of the fruit of the vine, until that day that I drink it new in the kingdom of God.

MARK 14:25KJV
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Mark 14:25 (KJV)

What does Mark 14:25 mean?

Mark 14:25 records Jesus telling his disciples that he will not drink wine again until he does so in a new way in the kingdom of God. This statement marks a pause or ending to sharing wine with them until a future, promised time connected to God’s reign.

Jesus speaks these words during his final meal with his disciples, just before his arrest. The “fruit of the vine” refers to wine, a common part of Jewish meals and especially the Passover. By saying he will not drink it again until the kingdom of God comes, Jesus points to a future fulfillment and hope beyond his coming suffering and death.

The Greek behind Mark 14:25

  • “new” (καινὸν, kainon): This word means “new” in the sense of something fresh or different, not just recent. Jesus is not simply talking about drinking wine again, but doing so in a transformed or renewed way in God’s kingdom.
  • “kingdom” (βασιλεία, basileia): This word refers to God’s rule or reign, not just a physical place. Jesus connects the future sharing of wine with the arrival or realization of God’s rule in a new way.
  • “until” (ἕως, heōs): This word sets a clear boundary—Jesus is saying there is a specific time he will wait for, highlighting the importance of what is to come.

Why Mark 14:25 matters

  • Mark 14:25 clarifies that Jesus’ last meal with his disciples is not just a farewell, but a promise of future fellowship in God’s kingdom.
  • The verse helps readers understand that Jesus sees his coming death not as the end, but as a step toward a greater fulfillment.
  • This statement ties the Last Supper to hope and expectation, reminding the disciples (and readers) that God’s plans continue beyond the events of Jesus’ crucifixion.

Where else these words appear

“fruit” Greek G1081 · used in 9 verses

  • Matthew 3:7 But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?
  • Matthew 23:33 Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?
  • Luke 12:18 And he said, This will I do: I will pull down my barns, and build greater; and there will I bestow all my fruits and my goods.

“vine” Greek G288 · used in 9 verses

  • Matthew 26:29 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.
  • John 15:1 I am the true vine, and my Father is the husbandman.
  • James 3:12 Can the fig tree, my brethren, bear olive berries? either a vine, figs? so can no fountain both yield salt water and fresh.

“new” Greek G2537 · used in 38 verses

  • Matthew 9:17 Neither do men put new wine into old bottles: else the bottles break, and the wine runneth out, and the bottles perish: but they put new wine into new bottles, and both are preserved.
  • Luke 22:20 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
  • Hebrews 8:13 In that he saith, A new covenant, he hath made the first old. Now that which decayeth and waxeth old is ready to vanish away.

“more” Greek G3765 · used in 43 verses

  • Matthew 19:6 Wherefore they are no more twain, but one flesh. What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.
  • John 14:19 Yet a little while, and the world seeth me no more; but ye see me: because I live, ye shall live also.
  • Romans 11:6 And if by grace, then is it no more of works: otherwise grace is no more grace. But if it be of works, then is it no more grace: otherwise work is no more work.