Matthew 26:27
And taking the chalice, he gave thanks. And he gave it to them, saying: “Drink from this, all of you.
Catholic Public Domain 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 shall be shed for many as a remission of sins.
Cross References
Song of Solomon 7:9Groom: I said, I will ascend to the palm tree, and take hold of its fruit. And your breasts will be like clusters of grapes on the vine. And the fragrance of your mouth will be like apples.
Isaiah 55:1All you who thirst, come to the waters. And you who have no money: hurry, buy and eat. Approach, buy wine and milk, without money and without barter.
Luke 22:20Similarly also, he took the chalice, after he had eaten the meal, saying: “This chalice is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.
1 Corinthians 11:28But let a man examine himself, and, in this way, let him eat from that bread, and drink from that 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 →