Matthew 26:28
for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed on behalf of many for remission of sins.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
In Context
27And having taken the cup, having expressed thanks, he gave to them, saying, All ye drink of it,
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls, for it is the blood that makes atonement by reason of the life.
Zechariah 9:11As for thee also, because of the blood of thy covenant I have set free thy prisoners from the pit in which is no water.
Mark 1:4It came to pass, that John was immersing in the wilderness and preaching an immersion of repentance for remission of sins.
Luke 22:19And after taking bread, having expressed thanks, he broke in pieces, and gave to them, saying, This is my body that is given for you. Do ye this in my memory.
Romans 5:19For as through the one man's disobedience the many were led sinful, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be led righteous.
Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of transgressions, according to the wealth of his grace,
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 →