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He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/esv/mark/14.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. <a href="/bsb/mark/14.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having taken the cup, having given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank of it. <a href="/kjv/mark/14.htm">King James Bible</a> And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. <a href="/nkjv/mark/14.htm">New King James Version</a> Then He took the cup, and when He had given thanks He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/nasb_/mark/14.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/nasb/mark/14.htm">NASB 1995</a> And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/nasb77/mark/14.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And when He had taken a cup, and given thanks, He gave it to them; and they all drank from it. <a href="/lsb/mark/14.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/amp/mark/14.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And when He had taken a cup [of wine] and given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/csb/mark/14.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/hcsb/mark/14.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Then He took a cup, and after giving thanks, He gave it to them, and so they all drank from it. <a href="/asv/mark/14.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them: and they all drank of it. <a href="/cev/mark/14.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus picked up a cup of wine and gave thanks to God. He gave it to his disciples, and they all drank some. <a href="/erv/mark/14.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them: and they all drank of it. <a href="/gwt/mark/14.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Then he took a cup, spoke a prayer of thanksgiving, and gave the cup to them. They all drank from it. <a href="/gnt/mark/14.htm">Good News Translation</a> Then he took a cup, gave thanks to God, and handed it to them; and they all drank from it. <a href="/isv/mark/14.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/msb/mark/14.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/net/mark/14.htm">NET Bible</a> And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/nheb/mark/14.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> He took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them. They all drank of it. <a href="/wbt/mark/14.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and handed it to them, and they all of them drank from it. <a href="/web/mark/14.htm">World English Bible</a> He took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave to them. They all drank of it. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/14.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And having taken the cup, having given thanks, He gave to them, and they drank of it—all; <a href="/blb/mark/14.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having taken the cup, having given thanks, He gave it to them, and they all drank of it. <a href="/ylt/mark/14.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And having taken the cup, having given thanks, he gave to them, and they drank of it -- all; <a href="/slt/mark/14.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And having taken the cup, having returned thanks, he gave them: and they all drank of it.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/14.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And having taken the chalice, giving thanks, he gave it to them. And they all drank of it. <a href="/cpdv/mark/14.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And having taken the chalice, giving thanks, he gave it to them. And they all drank from it. <a href="/nabre/mark/14.htm">New American Bible</a> Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/14.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, and all of them drank from it.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/14.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and he blessed it and gave it to them, and they all drank of it. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/14.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he took the cup, and he gave thanks and he blessed; and he gave to them and they all drank from it.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/14.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them; and they all drank of it. <a href="/godbey/mark/14.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And taking the cup, blessing it, He gave it to them, and all drank of it. <a href="/haweis/mark/14.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And taking the cup, when he had given thanks, he gave it to them; and they all drank out of it. <a href="/mace/mark/14.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, and they all drank of it. <a href="/wey/mark/14.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and handed it to them, and they all of them drank from it. <a href="/worrell/mark/14.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And taking a cup, and blessing it, He gave it to them; and they all drank of it. <a href="/worsley/mark/14.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and He took the cup, and when He had given thanks, He gave it to them: and they all drank of it. <a href="/parallel/mark/14-23.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/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4804" 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/mark/14.htm">The Last Supper</a> 22While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take it; this is My body.” 23<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">Then</a> <a href="/greek/2983.htm" title="2983: labōn (V-APA-NMS) -- (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. ">He took</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.">gave thanks,</a> <a href="/greek/1325.htm" title="1325: edōken (V-AIA-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">and gave it</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autois (PPro-DM3P) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">to them,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantes (Adj-NMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole."></a> <a href="/greek/4095.htm" title="4095: epion (V-AIA-3P) -- To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe.">they all drank</a> <a href="/greek/1537.htm" title="1537: ex (Prep) -- From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GN3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">it.</a> 24He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.…<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</a> Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. <a href="/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17-20</a> After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves. / For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.” / And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” ... <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="/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="/exodus/24-8.htm">Exodus 24:8</a> 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="/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="/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/9-20.htm">Hebrews 9:20</a> saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” <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="/acts/2-42.htm">Acts 2:42</a> They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. <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. <a href="/genesis/14-18.htm">Genesis 14:18</a> Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— <a href="/leviticus/17-11.htm">Leviticus 17:11</a> For the life of the flesh is in the blood, and I have given it to you to make atonement for your souls upon the altar; for it is the blood that makes atonement for the soul. <a href="/hebrews/13-20.htm">Hebrews 13:20</a> Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it.when.<a href="/mark/14-22.htm">Mark 14:22</a> And as they did eat, Jesus took bread, and blessed, and brake it, and gave to them, and said, Take, eat: this is my body.<a href="/luke/22-17.htm">Luke 22:17</a> And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:<a href="/romans/14-6.htm">Romans 14:6</a> He that regardeth the day, regardeth it unto the Lord; and he that regardeth not the day, to the Lord he doth not regard it. He that eateth, eateth to the Lord, for he giveth God thanks; and he that eateth not, to the Lord he eateth not, and giveth God thanks.and they.<a href="/matthew/26-27.htm">Matthew 26:27</a> And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/10-39.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/zechariah/7-6.htm">Drank</a> <a href="/mark/10-39.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/mark/13-9.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-48.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/mark/8-6.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/14-36.htm">Cup</a> <a href="/luke/5-39.htm">Drank</a> <a href="/mark/14-25.htm">Drink</a> <a href="/mark/15-1.htm">Handed</a> <a href="/mark/15-23.htm">Offered</a> <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">Praise</a> <a href="/luke/2-38.htm">Thanks</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 14</div>1. <a href="/mark/14-1.htm">A conspiracy against Jesus.</a> 3. <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Expensive perfume is poured on his head by a woman.</a> 10. <a href="/mark/14-10.htm">Judas sells his Master for money.</a> 12. <a href="/mark/14-12.htm">Jesus himself foretells how he will be betrayed by one of his disciples;</a> 22. <a href="/mark/14-22.htm">after the passover prepared, and eaten, institutes his last supper;</a> 26. <a href="/mark/14-26.htm">declares beforehand the flight of all his disciples, and Peter's denial.</a> 43. <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Judas betrays him with a kiss.</a> 46. <a href="/mark/14-46.htm">Jesus is apprehended in the garden;</a> 53. <a href="/mark/14-53.htm">falsely accused and impiously condemned of the council;</a> 65. <a href="/mark/14-65.htm">shamefully abused by them;</a> 66. <a href="/mark/14-66.htm">and thrice denied by Peter.</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'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/14.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/mark/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/mark/14.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then He took the cup This phrase occurs during the Last Supper, a pivotal moment in the Gospels where Jesus institutes the Lord's Supper. The "cup" here is significant as it represents the new covenant in Jesus' blood, a fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies such as <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>. The act of taking the cup is symbolic of Jesus' acceptance of His impending sacrifice.gave thanks The act of giving thanks, or "Eucharisteo" in Greek, is where the term "Eucharist" originates. This reflects Jesus' gratitude to the Father, even in the face of suffering. It also sets a precedent for believers to approach the Lord's Table with thanksgiving, acknowledging the grace and sacrifice of Christ.and gave it to them Jesus distributing the cup to His disciples signifies the sharing of His life and sacrifice with His followers. This act of giving is a model of servanthood and generosity, reflecting the communal aspect of the Christian faith. It also prefigures the outpouring of the Holy Spirit to all believers.and they all drank from it The disciples' participation in drinking from the cup symbolizes their acceptance of the new covenant and their unity with Christ. This act is a precursor to the Christian practice of communion, where believers partake in the body and blood of Christ, as seen in <a href="/1_corinthians/11-25.htm">1 Corinthians 11:25-26</a>. It also signifies the shared destiny of suffering and glory with Christ, as mentioned in <a href="/romans/8-17.htm">Romans 8:17</a>.<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 leading His disciples in what is known as the Last Supper. This event is significant as it precedes His crucifixion and is a pivotal moment in Christian theology regarding the institution of the Lord's Supper or Communion. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The followers of Jesus who are present with Him during the Last Supper. They represent the early church and are the recipients of Jesus' teachings and actions during this event. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_cup.htm">The Cup</a> Symbolic of the new covenant in Jesus' blood, the cup represents the sacrifice Jesus is about to make. It is a key element in the institution of the Lord's Supper. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_last_supper.htm">The Last Supper</a> The event where Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples before His arrest. It is a foundational moment for the Christian practice of Communion. 5. <a href="/topical/j/jerusalem.htm">Jerusalem</a> The city where the Last Supper takes place, significant as the center of Jewish religious life and the location of Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_thanksgiving.htm">The Significance of Thanksgiving</a> Jesus "gave thanks" before distributing the cup. This act of gratitude, even in the face of impending suffering, teaches us the importance of thankfulness in all circumstances. <a href="/topical/u/unity_in_participation.htm">Unity in Participation</a> "They all drank from it" signifies the unity and shared participation in the new covenant. As believers, we are called to unity in Christ, sharing in His sacrifice and mission. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_covenant.htm">The New Covenant</a> The cup symbolizes the new covenant, a promise of redemption and relationship with God through Jesus' sacrifice. This covenant calls us to live in obedience and faithfulness to Christ. <a href="/topical/r/remembrance_and_reflection.htm">Remembrance and Reflection</a> Partaking in Communion is a time to remember Jesus' sacrifice and reflect on our relationship with Him. It is a call to examine our hearts and renew our commitment to His teachings. <a href="/topical/a/anticipation_of_the_kingdom.htm">Anticipation of the Kingdom</a> The Last Supper points forward to the future fulfillment of God's kingdom. As believers, we live in anticipation of Christ's return and the ultimate realization of His promises.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_mark_14.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Mark 14</a> <a href="/q/who_were_meshech_and_tubal.htm">Who is eligible to receive communion?</a> <a href="/q/where_was_jesus_at_the_sixth_hour.htm">Where was Jesus at the sixth hour on the day of the crucifixion? On the cross (Mark 15:23) In Pilates court (John 19:14)</a> <a href="/q/why_does_jesus_plead_in_mark_14_36.htm">Mark 14:36 - If Jesus is divine, why does he plead for the cup of suffering to be taken from him, suggesting he might not have full knowledge or power over his fate?</a> <a href="/q/why_do_lord's_supper_details_vary.htm">Luke 22:15-20 presents the institution of the Lord's Supper--why are the details (like the cup and wording) not fully consistent with parallel accounts?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/14.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(23) When he had given thanks.--St. Mark agrees with St. Matthew in using the word "blessing" of the bread, and "giving thanks" of the cup. St. Luke uses the latter word of the bread, and implies by the word "likewise" that the form was repeated with the cup.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/14.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 23. - And he took a cup. There is no definite article either here or in St. Matthew. <a href="/commentaries/mark/14-23.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. He took λαβὼν (labōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2983.htm">Strong's 2983: </a> (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of. 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. 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] gave it ἔδωκεν (edōken) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. to them, αὐτοῖς (autois) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. they all drank ἔπιον (epion) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4095.htm">Strong's 4095: </a> To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe. from ἐξ (ex) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1537.htm">Strong's 1537: </a> From out, out from among, from, suggesting from the interior outwards. A primary preposition denoting origin, from, out. it. αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Neuter 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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