Matthew 26:27
And he took a cup and, having given praise, he gave it to them, saying,
Bible in Basic English
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
Cross References
Psalms 116:13I will take the cup of salvation, and give praise to the name of the Lord.
Song of Solomon 7:9And the roof of your mouth like good wine flowing down smoothly for my loved one, moving gently over my lips and my teeth.
Isaiah 55:1Ho! everyone in need, come to the waters, and he who has no strength, let him get food: come, get bread without money; wine and milk without price.
Luke 22:20And in the same way, after the meal, he took the cup, saying, This cup is the new testament, made with my blood which is given for you.
1 Corinthians 11:28But let no man take of the bread and the cup without testing himself.
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 →