Matthew 26:28
for this is my blood of the new covenant, that for many is being poured out — to remission of sins;
Young's Literal Translation
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 having taken the cup, and having given thanks, he gave to them, saying, 'Drink ye of it — all;
Cross References
Leviticus 17:11for the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you on the altar, to make atonement for your souls; for it [is] the blood which maketh atonement for the soul.
Zechariah 9:11Also thou — by the blood of thy covenant, I have sent thy prisoners out of the pit, There is no water in it.
Mark 1:4John came baptizing in the wilderness, and proclaiming a baptism of reformation — to remission of sins,
Luke 22:19And having taken bread, having given thanks, he brake and gave to them, saying, 'This is my body, that for you is being given, this do ye — to remembrance of me.'
Romans 5:19for as through the disobedience of the one man, the many were constituted sinners: so also through the obedience of the one, shall the many be constituted righteous.
Ephesians 1:7in whom we have the redemption through his blood, the remission of the 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 →