Matthew 26:28

for this is my covenant blood, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

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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 a cup, and, after saying the thanksgiving, gave it to them, with the words, “Drink from it, all of you;

29I tell you that I will never, after this, drink of this juice of the grape, until that day when I will drink it new with you in the kingdom of my Father.”

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Cross References

Zechariah 9:11And you, too – because of your blood covenant, I have set free your prisoners from the waterless pit.

Mark 1:4John the Baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism on repentance, for the forgiveness of sins.

Luke 22:19Then Jesus took some bread, and, after saying the thanksgiving, broke it and gave to them, with the words, “This is my body.

Romans 5:19For, as through the disobedience of the one man the whole human race was rendered sinful, so, too, through the obedience of the one, the whole human race will be rendered righteous.

Ephesians 1:7for in him, and through the shedding of his blood, we have found redemption in the pardon of our offenses.

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 →

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