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He told his disciples that he would no more drink of the fruit of the vine until he drank it in his Father’s kingdom. When was this?
Matthew: After instituting the Eucharist.
“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. And he took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; for this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
“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” (xxvi, 26–29).
Luke: Before instituting the Eucharist.
“For I say unto you, I will not drink of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
“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. Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you” (xxii, 18–20).