Matthew 26:28
For this is my blood, that of the [new] covenant, that shed for many for remission of sins.
Darby Translation
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 and given thanks, he gave [it] to them, saying, Drink ye all of it.
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11for the soul 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 maketh atonement for the soul.
Zechariah 9:11As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant, I will send forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.
Mark 1:4There came John baptising in the wilderness, and preaching [the] baptism of repentance for remission of sins.
Luke 22:19And having taken a loaf, when he had given thanks, he broke [it], and gave [it] to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Romans 5:19For as indeed by the disobedience of the one man the many have been constituted sinners, so also by the obedience of the one the many will be constituted righteous.
Ephesians 1:7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of offences, according to the riches 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 →