Matthew 26:28
For this is my blood of the new testament, which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins.
Douay-Rheims 1899
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 taking the chalice, he gave thanks, and gave to them, saying: Drink ye all of this.
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11Because the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you, that you may make atonement with it upon the altar for your souls, and the blood may be for an expiation of the soul.
Zechariah 9:11Thou also by the blood of thy testament hast sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit, wherein is no water.
Mark 1:4John was in the desert baptizing, and preaching the baptism of penance, unto remission of sins.
Luke 22:19And taking bread, he gave thanks, and brake; and gave to them, saying: This is my body, which is given for you. Do this for a commemoration of me.
Romans 5:19For as by the disobedience of one man, many were made sinners; so also by the obedience of one, many shall be made just.
Ephesians 1:7In whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of sins, 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 →