Matthew 26:26-28

Institution of the Lord's Supper

26 1Now as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and 2after blessing it broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; 3this is my body."
27 And he took a cup, and when he 4had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you,
28 for 5this is my 6blood of the[a] covenant, which is poured out for 7many 8for the forgiveness of sins.

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Cross References 8

  • 1. For ver. 26-29, see Mark 14:22-25; Luke 22:18-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25
  • 2. See Matthew 14:19
  • 3. 1 Corinthians 10:16; [John 6:53]
  • 4. See Matthew 15:36
  • 5. [See ver. 26 above]
  • 6. Exodus 24:8; [Zechariah 9:11; Hebrews 13:20]
  • 7. See Matthew 20:28
  • 8. Mark 1:4; [Luke 1:77]

Footnotes 1

  • [a]. Some manuscripts insert new
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