Matthew 26:27 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

²⁷ And He took a cup [i.e., probably wine made from fresh or possibly preserved grape juice], gave thanks to God, then passed it to them, saying, “All of you, drink from it;

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

²⁷ And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

²⁷ And He took a cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, Drink of it, all of you;

American Standard Version (1901)

²⁷ And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

Common English Bible

²⁷ He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from this, all of you.

Catholic Public Domain Version

²⁷ And taking the chalice, he gave thanks. And he gave it to them, saying: "Drink from this, all of you.

Matthew 26:27 Cross References

1 Corinthians 10:16

Does not the “cup of blessing,” which we bless, signify a fellowship with Christ’s [physical] blood? [Note: This was the cup used at the close of the Passover meal and was called this because of the prayer of thanksgiving offered for it. Paul refers to such a prayer in connection with its use in the Lord’s Supper]. Does not the bread which we break signify a fellowship with Christ’s [physical] body?

1 Corinthians 11:28

So, a person should examine himself [first] and then he should eat the bread and drink from the cup.

Luke 22:20

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.

Matthew 15:36

and He took the seven loaves of bread and the fish and gave thanks to God for them. He divided the food and gave it to the disciples who, [in turn], distributed it to the crowds.

Matthew 26:26

And as they were eating, Jesus took a [small] loaf of bread, asked God’s blessing on it, then broke it and gave pieces to His disciples and said, “Take some and eat it; this is [i.e., represents] my [physical] body.”

Matthew 26:28

for this is [i.e., represents] my blood of the Agreement [i.e., between God and mankind], which is [to be] poured out for many people in order for [their] sins to be forgiven.