Matthew 26:28
for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.
World English 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
27He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11For the life of the flesh is in the blood. I have given it to you on the altar to make atonement for your souls; for it is the blood that makes atonement by reason of the life.
Zechariah 9:11As for you also, because of the blood of your covenant, I have set free your prisoners from the pit in which is no water.
Mark 1:4John came baptizing in the wilderness and preaching the baptism of repentance for forgiveness of sins.
Luke 22:19He took bread, and when he had given thanks, he broke and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body which is given for you. Do this in memory of me.”
Romans 5:19For as through the one man’s disobedience many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one, many will be made righteous.
Ephesians 1:7In him we have our 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 →