Matthew 26:28
for this is my blood of the covenant, which is shed for many unto remission of sins.
Revised Version 1895
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 he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11For the life of the flesh is in the blood: and I have given it to you upon the altar to make atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh atonement by reason of the life.
Zechariah 9:11As for thee also, because of the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.
Mark 1:4John came, who baptized in the wilderness and preached the baptism of repentance unto remission of sins.
Luke 22:19And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
Romans 5:19For as through the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, even so through the obedience of the one shall the many be made righteous.
Ephesians 1:7in whom 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 →