Matthew 26:28
for this is my blood which belongs to the new covenant, which is shed for many unto the remission of sin.
1902 William Baxter Godbey NT
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
27Also taking the cup, and blessing it, He gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all, of it;
Cross References
Mark 1:4John the Baptist came preaching in the wilderness the baptism of repentance unto the remission of sins.
Luke 22:19And taking bread, blessing it, He broke it, and gave it to them, saying, This is my body given for you: do this in remembrance of me.
Romans 5:19for as by the disobedience of one man many were made sinners, so also by the obedience of one man shall many be made righteous.
Ephesians 1:7in whom we have redemption through his blood, the remission of transgressions, 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 →