Luke 22:20 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)20 And in the same way He took [another] cup, after the [Passover] meal, and said, “This cup is [i.e., represents] the New Agreement [i.e., between God and mankind] made by my blood, which is [to be] poured out for you. Ver CapítuloMás versionesKing James Version (Oxford) 176920 Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you. Ver CapítuloAmplified Bible - Classic Edition20 And in like manner, He took the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament or covenant [ratified] in My blood, which is shed (poured out) for you. Ver CapítuloAmerican Standard Version (1901)20 And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you. Ver CapítuloCommon English Bible20 In the same way, he took the cup after the meal and said, “This cup is the new covenant by my blood, which is poured out for you. Ver CapítuloCatholic Public Domain Version20 Similarly also, he took the chalice, after he had eaten the meal, saying: "This chalice is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you. Ver Capítulo |
and to Jesus, the Mediator of a New Agreement [between God and mankind], and to the sprinkled blood [of Jesus], which says better things [to us] than [the blood of] Abel did. [Note: The contrast seems to be that Abel’s blood called for vengeance and death (See Gen. 4:10) whereas the blood of Christ provides mercy and life].
He has also made us competent as ministers of a New Agreement [i.e., between Himself and mankind]. It is not [an agreement] based [merely] on a written document [i.e., such as the Law of Moses], but on the Holy Spirit, for the written document brings [spiritual] death [See Rom. 8:2], but the Holy Spirit brings [never ending] life.