And he said unto them Not after they had drank of it, but before, and as he gave it to them: this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many; in Matthew it is added, "for the remission of sins"; (See Gill on Matthew 26:28).
22
And as they were eating, he took bread, and blessed, and broke it, and gave it to them, and said, "Take; this is my body."
23
And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it.
24
And he said to them, "This is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.
25
Truly, I say to you, I shall not drink again of the fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new in the kingdom of God."
26
And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.
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