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Then he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves. <a href="/esv/luke/22.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves. <a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves. <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having received the cup, having given thanks, He said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves. <a href="/kjv/luke/22.htm">King James Bible</a> And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: <a href="/nkjv/luke/22.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves; <a href="/nasb_/luke/22.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves; <a href="/nasb/luke/22.htm">NASB 1995</a> And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, &#8220Take this and share it among yourselves; <a href="/nasb77/luke/22.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves; <a href="/lsb/luke/22.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves. <a href="/amp/luke/22.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves; <a href="/csb/luke/22.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves. <a href="/hcsb/luke/22.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He took a cup, and after giving thanks, He said, &#8220Take this and share it among yourselves. <a href="/asv/luke/22.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: <a href="/cev/luke/22.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus took a cup of wine in his hands and gave thanks to God. Then he told the apostles, "Take this wine and share it with each other. <a href="/erv/luke/22.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves: <a href="/gwt/luke/22.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he took a cup and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He said, "Take this, and share it. <a href="/gnt/luke/22.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then Jesus took a cup, gave thanks to God, and said, "Take this and share it among yourselves. <a href="/isv/luke/22.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said, "Take this and share it among yourselves, <a href="/net/luke/22.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves. <a href="/nheb/luke/22.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, "Take this, and share it among yourselves, <a href="/wbt/luke/22.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, having received the cup and given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves;<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/luke/22.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves. <a href="/web/luke/22.htm">World English Bible</a> He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves, <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/22.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having taken a cup, having given thanks, He said, “Take this and divide to yourselves, <a href="/blb/luke/22.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having received the cup, having given thanks, He said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves. <a href="/ylt/luke/22.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having taken a cup, having given thanks, he said, 'Take this and divide to yourselves, <a href="/slt/luke/22.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> Having taken the cup, and returned thanks, he said, Take this, and divide among yourselves:<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/22.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And having taken the chalice, he gave thanks, and said: Take, and divide it among you: <a href="/cpdv/luke/22.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And having taken the chalice, he gave thanks, and he said: “Take this and share it among yourselves. <a href="/nabre/luke/22.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said, “Take this and share it among yourselves; <a href="/nrsvce/luke/22.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves;<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/22.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he took the cup and gave thanks and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/22.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he took a cup, and he gave thanks and he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/22.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said: Take this, and divide it among yourselves; <a href="/godbey/luke/22.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And receiving the cup, having given thanks, He said, <FR>Take this, and divide it among yourselves;<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/22.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And taking the cup, after having given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide among yourselves: <a href="/mace/luke/22.htm">Mace New Testament</a> having then taken the cup, and given thanks, he said, take this, and distribute it to one another. <a href="/wey/luke/22.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then, having received the cup and given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves; <a href="/worrell/luke/22.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, having taken a cup, and giving thanks, He said, <FR>"Take this, and share it among yourselves;<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/22.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And taking the cup He gave thanks and said, <FR>Take this and distribute <Fr>it<FR> among yourselves.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/22-17.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8597" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/22.htm">The Last Supper</a> …16For I tell you that I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">After</a> <a href="/greek/1209.htm" title="1209: dexamenos (V-APM-NMS) -- To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.">taking</a> <a href="/greek/4221.htm" title="4221: potērion (N-ANS) -- A drinking cup, the contents of the cup; fig: the portion which God allots. ">the cup,</a> <a href="/greek/2168.htm" title="2168: eucharistēsas (V-APA-NMS) -- From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.">He gave thanks</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">and said,</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: Labete (V-AMA-2P) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">“Take</a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-ANS) -- This; he, she, it. ">this</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/1266.htm" title="1266: diamerisate (V-AMA-2P) -- To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly.">divide it</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">among</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heautous (RefPro-AM3P) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">yourselves.</a> 18For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/matthew/26-27.htm">Matthew 26:27-28</a> Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/mark/14-23.htm">Mark 14:23-24</a> Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. <a href="/1_corinthians/11-25.htm">1 Corinthians 11:25-26</a> In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” / For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes. <a href="/exodus/24-6.htm">Exodus 24:6-8</a> Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he splattered on the altar. / Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” / So Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.” <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a> Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ... <a href="/hebrews/9-19.htm">Hebrews 9:19-22</a> For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people, / saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” / In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. ... <a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm">1 Corinthians 10:16</a> Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ? <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a> Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors. <a href="/zechariah/9-11.htm">Zechariah 9:11</a> As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit. <a href="/matthew/20-22.htm">Matthew 20:22-23</a> “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered. / “You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.” <a href="/mark/10-38.htm">Mark 10:38-39</a> “You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I will drink, or be baptized with the baptism I will undergo?” / “We can,” the brothers answered. “You will drink the cup that I drink,” Jesus said, “and you will be baptized with the baptism that I undergo. <a href="/john/6-53.htm">John 6:53-56</a> So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. / Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. / For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. ... <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5-6</a> and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, / who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen. <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18-20</a> Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything. <a href="/psalms/116-13.htm">Psalm 116:13</a> I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:took.<a href="/psalms/23-5.htm">Psalm 23:5</a> Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.<a href="/psalms/116-13.htm">Psalm 116:13</a> I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.<a href="/jeremiah/16-7.htm">Jeremiah 16:7</a> Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.gave.<a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Luke 22:19</a> And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.<a href="/luke/9-16.htm">Luke 9:16</a> Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.<a href="/deuteronomy/8-10.htm">Deuteronomy 8:10</a> When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/11-39.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/luke/12-13.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/luke/15-12.htm">Division</a> <a href="/luke/19-37.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/19-23.htm">Received</a> <a href="/luke/20-10.htm">Share</a> <a href="/luke/17-16.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/luke/21-34.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Divide</a> <a href="/luke/23-34.htm">Division</a> <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/john/1-3.htm">Received</a> <a href="/john/13-8.htm">Share</a> <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Thanks</a> <a href="/luke/22-46.htm">Yourselves</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 22</div>1. <a href="/luke/22-1.htm">The leaders conspire against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/luke/22-3.htm">Satan prepares Judas to betray him.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/22-7.htm">The apostles prepare the Passover.</a> 19. <a href="/luke/22-19.htm">Jesus institutes his holy supper;</a> 21. <a href="/luke/22-21.htm">covertly foretells of the traitor;</a> 24. <a href="/luke/22-24.htm">rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;</a> 31. <a href="/luke/22-31.htm">assures Peter his faith should not fail;</a> 34. <a href="/luke/22-34.htm">and yet he should deny him thrice.</a> 39. <a href="/luke/22-39.htm">He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;</a> 47. <a href="/luke/22-47.htm">is betrayed with a kiss;</a> 50. <a href="/luke/22-50.htm">he heals Malchus' ear;</a> 54. <a href="/luke/22-54.htm">he is thrice denied by Peter;</a> 63. <a href="/luke/22-63.htm">shamefully abused;</a> 66. <a href="/luke/22-66.htm">and confesses himself to be the Son of God.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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This is significant as it symbolizes the redemption of the Israelites from slavery in Egypt, and here, it foreshadows the redemption through Christ's sacrifice. The act of taking the cup is a deliberate action by Jesus, indicating His willingness to fulfill His mission. This moment is a precursor to the institution of the Lord's Supper, which becomes a central sacrament in Christian worship.He gave thanks The act of giving thanks, or "eucharisteo" in Greek, is where the term "Eucharist" originates. This thanksgiving is not merely a ritual but a profound expression of gratitude to God, acknowledging His provision and the unfolding of His redemptive plan. It reflects the Jewish tradition of blessing God before partaking in a meal, emphasizing the importance of gratitude in worship and daily life. This moment also highlights Jesus' role as the mediator between God and humanity.and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.” Jesus instructs His disciples to share the cup, symbolizing the communal aspect of the new covenant. This act of dividing the cup among themselves signifies the unity and fellowship that believers are to have in Christ. It also points to the shared participation in the benefits of His sacrifice. The communal sharing of the cup is a powerful image of the body of Christ, the Church, being one in Him. This phrase connects to the broader biblical theme of covenant community, as seen in passages like <a href="/1_corinthians/10-16.htm">1 Corinthians 10:16-17</a>, where Paul speaks of the cup of blessing as a participation in the blood of Christ.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is preparing to share the Last Supper with His disciples. This event is a pivotal moment in the New Testament, marking the institution of the Lord's Supper. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' actions and words. They are His closest followers, who will later become the apostles spreading the Gospel. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_upper_room.htm">The Upper Room</a> The location where the Last Supper takes place. It is a private setting, symbolizing intimacy and fellowship among Jesus and His disciples. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_cup.htm">The Cup</a> Represents the new covenant in Jesus' blood, which will be shed for the forgiveness of sins. It is a symbol of the sacrificial love and redemption offered through Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/p/passover.htm">Passover</a> The Jewish feast being celebrated, which commemorates the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. Jesus reinterprets this meal to signify the new covenant.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Significance of Thanksgiving</a> Jesus gives thanks before sharing the cup, demonstrating gratitude even in the face of suffering. We are called to cultivate a heart of thankfulness in all circumstances. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_christ.htm">Unity in Christ</a> By instructing His disciples to divide the cup among themselves, Jesus emphasizes the unity and fellowship that believers share in Him. This unity should transcend all barriers within the body of Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_covenant.htm">The New Covenant</a> The cup symbolizes the new covenant, a promise of redemption and eternal life through Jesus' sacrifice. Believers are invited to live in the reality of this covenant, embracing the grace and forgiveness it offers. <a href="/topical/r/remembrance_and_anticipation.htm">Remembrance and Anticipation</a> The Lord's Supper is both a remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice and an anticipation of His return. It calls us to live in a way that honors His sacrifice and eagerly awaits His second coming.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_22.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 22</a> <a href="/q/can_satan_listen_to_our_prayers.htm">What is the Cup of Salvation?</a> <a href="/q/is_communion_outside_church_allowed.htm">Is Communion outside the church permissible?</a> <a href="/q/are_eucharistic_miracles_real.htm">Are Eucharistic miracles genuine occurrences?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_christianity_adopt_paganism.htm">Why did Christianity borrow from pagan traditions?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/22.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(17) Take this, and divide it among yourselves.--The cup was probably the first of the three cups of wine, or wine mingled with water, which Jewish custom had added to the ritual of the Passover. As being a distinct act from that of <a href="/luke/22-20.htm" title="Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.">Luke 22:20</a>, it is natural to infer that it had a distinct symbolic meaning. Looking to the fact that wine is partly the symbol, partly the antithesis, of spiritual energy in its highest form (comp. <a href="/zechariah/9-17.htm" title="For how great is his goodness, and how great is his beauty! corn shall make the young men cheerful, and new wine the maids.">Zechariah 9:17</a>; <a href="/acts/2-13.htm" title="Others mocking said, These men are full of new wine.">Acts 2:13</a>; <a href="/ephesians/5-18.htm" title="And be not drunk with wine, wherein is excess; but be filled with the Spirit;">Ephesians 5:18</a>), and to the re-appearance of the same somewhat exceptional word for "divide," in the tongues "parted, or divided, or distributed" ("cloven" is a mistranslation), in <a href="/acts/2-3.htm" title="And there appeared to them cloven tongues like as of fire, and it sat on each of them.">Acts 2:3</a>, we may see in this cup the symbol of the bestowal of the spiritual powers which each of the disciples was to receive, according to the gift of the self-same Spirit, who "divideth to every man severally as He will" (the Greek word in <a href="/1_corinthians/12-11.htm" title="But all these works that one and the selfsame Spirit, dividing to every man severally as he will.">1Corinthians 12:11</a> is, however, different, though expressing the same thought), just as the second was the pledge of a yet closer fellowship with His own divine life. . . . <a href="/commentaries/luke/22-17.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>After Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. taking δεξάμενος (dexamenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1209.htm">Strong's 1209: </a> To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive. [the] cup, ποτήριον (potērion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4221.htm">Strong's 4221: </a> A drinking cup, the contents of the cup; fig: the portion which God allots. [He] gave thanks εὐχαριστήσας (eucharistēsas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2168.htm">Strong's 2168: </a> From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal. [and] said, εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “Take Λάβετε (Labete) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. this τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. divide [it] διαμερίσατε (diamerisate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1266.htm">Strong's 1266: </a> To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly. among εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. yourselves. ἑαυτούς (heautous) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/22-17.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 22:17 He received a cup and when he (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/22-16.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 22:16"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 22:16" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/22-18.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 22:18"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 22:18" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>