Matthew 26:27
And having taken the cup, having expressed thanks, he gave to them, saying, All ye drink of it,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
In Context
28for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed on behalf of many for remission of sins.
Cross References
Psalms 116:13I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of LORD.
Song of Solomon 7:9and thy mouth like the best wine, that goes down smoothly for my beloved, gliding through the lips and teeth.
Isaiah 55:1Ho, everyone who thirsts, come ye to the waters. And he who has no money, come ye, buy, and eat. Yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
Luke 22:20Likewise also the cup after dining, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood being shed for you.
1 Corinthians 11:28But let a man examine himself, and let him so eat of the bread, and drink of the cup.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 26:27-31
Institution of the Lord's Supper. 26 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. 27 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; 28 For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. 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. 30 And… Read the whole commentary →