Matthew 26:28
for this is My blood of the New Covenant, that is being poured out for many, for forgiveness of sins;
Literal Standard 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, and having given thanks, He gave to them, saying, “Drink of it—all;
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11for the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar, to make atonement for your souls; for it [is] the blood which makes atonement for the soul.
Zechariah 9:11Also You—by the blood of Your covenant, || I have sent Your prisoners out of the pit, || There is no water in it.
Mark 1:4John came immersing in the wilderness, and proclaiming an immersion of conversion for forgiveness of sins,
Luke 22:19And having taken bread, having given thanks, He broke and gave to them, saying, “This is My body, that is being given for you, do this in remembrance of Me.”
Romans 5:19for as through the disobedience of the one man, the many were constituted sinners: so also through the obedience of the One, will the many be constituted righteous.
Ephesians 1:7in whom we have the redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of the trespasses, 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 →