Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.
Majority Standard Bible
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
27Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul.
Zechariah 9:11As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit.
Mark 1:4John came baptizing in the wilderness, preaching a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins.
Luke 22:19And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
Romans 5:19For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.
Ephesians 1:7In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our 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 →