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It is poured out as a sacrifice to forgive the sins of many. <a href="/esv/matthew/26.htm">English Standard Version</a> for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/bsb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For this is My blood of the covenant, being poured out for many, for forgiveness of sins. <a href="/kjv/matthew/26.htm">King James Bible</a> For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. <a href="/nkjv/matthew/26.htm">New King James Version</a> For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins. <a href="/nasb_/matthew/26.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> for this is My blood of the covenant, which is being poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nasb/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1995</a> for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nasb77/matthew/26.htm">NASB 1977 </a> for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. <a href="/lsb/matthew/26.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins. <a href="/amp/matthew/26.htm">Amplified Bible</a> for this is My blood of the [new and better] covenant, which [ratifies the agreement and] is being poured out for many [as a substitutionary atonement] for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/csb/matthew/26.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> For this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/hcsb/matthew/26.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> For this is My blood that establishes the covenant; it is shed for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/asv/matthew/26.htm">American Standard Version</a> for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many unto remission of sins. <a href="/cev/matthew/26.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> This is my blood, and with it God makes his agreement with you. It will be poured out, so that many people will have their sins forgiven. <a href="/erv/matthew/26.htm">English Revised Version</a> for this is my blood of the covenant, which is shed for many unto remission of sins. <a href="/gwt/matthew/26.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> This is my blood, the blood of the promise. It is poured out for many people so that sins are forgiven. <a href="/gnt/matthew/26.htm">Good News Translation</a> "this is my blood, which seals God's covenant, my blood poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/isv/matthew/26.htm">International Standard Version</a> because this is my blood of the new covenant that is being poured out for many people for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/msb/matthew/26.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> This is My blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/net/matthew/26.htm">NET Bible</a> for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, that is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nheb/matthew/26.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/wbt/matthew/26.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sin. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for this is my blood which is to be poured out for many for the remission of sins--the blood which ratifies the Covenant. <a href="/web/matthew/26.htm">World English Bible</a> for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/matthew/26.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> for this is My blood of the New Covenant, that is being poured out for many, for forgiveness of sins; <a href="/blb/matthew/26.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> For this is My blood of the covenant, being poured out for many, for forgiveness of sins. <a href="/ylt/matthew/26.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> for this is my blood of the new covenant, that for many is being poured out -- to remission of sins; <a href="/slt/matthew/26.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> For this is my blood, that of the new covenant, having been poured out for many, for the remission of sins.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/matthew/26.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> For this is my blood of the new testament, which shall be shed for many unto remission of sins. <a href="/cpdv/matthew/26.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> For this is my blood of the new covenant, which shall be shed for many as a remission of sins. <a href="/nabre/matthew/26.htm">New American Bible</a> for this is my blood of the covenant, which will be shed on behalf of many for the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/nrsvce/matthew/26.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> for this is my blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/matthew/26.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> This is my blood of the new covenant which is shed for many for the remission of sins. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/matthew/26.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> This is my blood of the new covenant, which is shed in exchange for the many for the release of sins.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/matthew/26.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many in order to the remission of sins. <a href="/godbey/matthew/26.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>for this is my blood which belongs to the new covenant, which is shed for many unto the remission of sin.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/matthew/26.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> for this is my blood, that blood of the new testament, which is shed for many, for the remission of sins. <a href="/mace/matthew/26.htm">Mace New Testament</a> for this represents my blood, the blood of the new covenant which is shed for mankind for the remission of sins. <a href="/wey/matthew/26.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> for this is my blood which is to be poured out for many for the remission of sins--the blood which ratifies the Covenant. <a href="/worrell/matthew/26.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>for this is My blood of the covenant, which is shed in behalf of many for remission of sins.<Fr> <a href="/worsley/matthew/26.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>for this is my blood, <Fr>the blood<FR> of the new covenant, which is <Fr>to be<FR> shed for many for the remission of sins:<Fr> <a href="/parallel/matthew/26-28.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/hriiyJYqzvc?start=8085" 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/matthew/26.htm">The Last Supper</a> …27Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28<a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: touto (DPro-NNS) -- This; he, she, it. ">This</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/1473.htm" title="1473: mou (PPro-G1S) -- I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.">My</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/129.htm" title="129: haima (N-NNS) -- Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.">blood</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēs (Art-GFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">of the</a> <a href="/greek/1242.htm" title="1242: diathēkēs (N-GFS) -- From diatithemai; properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract.">covenant,</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-NNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">which</a> <a href="/greek/1632.htm" title="1632: ekchynnomenon (V-PPM/P-NNS) -- Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow.">is poured out</a> <a href="/greek/4012.htm" title="4012: peri (Prep) -- From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.">for</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: pollōn (Adj-GMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</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.">for</a> <a href="/greek/859.htm" title="859: aphesin (N-AFS) -- A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon.">the forgiveness</a> <a href="/greek/266.htm" title="266: hamartiōn (N-GFP) -- From hamartano; a sin.">of sins.</a> 29I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”…<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="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a> According to the law, in fact, nearly everything must be purified with blood, and without the shedding of blood there is no forgiveness. <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="/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="/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="/1_corinthians/11-25.htm">1 Corinthians 11:25</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.” <a href="/mark/14-24.htm">Mark 14:24</a> He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many. <a href="/luke/22-20.htm">Luke 22:20</a> In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you. <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="/romans/3-25.htm">Romans 3:25</a> God presented Him as an atoning sacrifice in His blood through faith, in order to demonstrate His righteousness, because in His forbearance He had passed over the sins committed beforehand. <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a> In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace <a href="/colossians/1-14.htm">Colossians 1:14</a> in whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. <a href="/1_peter/1-18.htm">1 Peter 1:18-19</a> For you know that it was not with perishable things such as silver or gold that you were redeemed from the empty way of life you inherited from your forefathers, / but with the precious blood of Christ, a lamb without blemish or spot. <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/20-28.htm">Acts 20:28</a> Keep watch over yourselves and the entire flock of which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers. Be shepherds of the church of God, which He purchased with His own blood. <a href="/revelation/1-5.htm">Revelation 1:5</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,</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.my.<a href="/exodus/24-7.htm">Exodus 24:7,8</a> And he took the book of the covenant, and read in the audience of the people: and they said, All that the LORD hath said will we do, and be obedient… <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 upon the altar to make an atonement for your souls: for it is the blood that maketh an atonement for the soul.<a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31</a> Behold, the days come, saith the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:shed.<a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Matthew 20:28</a> Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.<a href="/romans/5-15.htm">Romans 5:15,19</a> But not as the offence, so also is the free gift. For if through the offence of one many be dead, much more the grace of God, and the gift by grace, which is by one man, Jesus Christ, hath abounded unto many… <a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</a> In whom we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of his grace;<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/matthew/23-35.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/malachi/3-1.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/matthew/18-35.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/matthew/19-28.htm">New</a> <a href="/matthew/26-12.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/esther/2-18.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/matthew/24-29.htm">Shed</a> <a href="/matthew/23-32.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/matthew/21-32.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/revelation/11-19.htm">Testament</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">Blood</a> <a href="/mark/14-24.htm">Covenant</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Forgiveness</a> <a href="/matthew/26-29.htm">New</a> <a href="/mark/14-3.htm">Poured</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Remission</a> <a href="/mark/13-24.htm">Shed</a> <a href="/matthew/27-4.htm">Sin</a> <a href="/mark/1-4.htm">Sins</a> <a href="/mark/14-24.htm">Testament</a><div class="vheading2">Matthew 26</div>1. <a href="/matthew/26-1.htm">Jesus foretells his own death.</a> 3. <a href="/matthew/26-3.htm">The rulers conspire against him.</a> 6. <a href="/matthew/26-6.htm">The woman anoints his feet.</a> 14. <a href="/matthew/26-14.htm">Judas bargains to betray him.</a> 17. <a href="/matthew/26-17.htm">Jesus eats the Passover;</a> 26. <a href="/matthew/26-26.htm">institutes his holy supper;</a> 30. <a href="/matthew/26-30.htm">foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;</a> 36. <a href="/matthew/26-36.htm">prays in the garden;</a> 47. <a href="/matthew/26-47.htm">and being betrayed by a kiss,</a> 57. <a href="/matthew/26-57.htm">is carried to Caiaphas,</a> 69. <a href="/matthew/26-69.htm">and 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/matthew/26.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/matthew/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/matthew/26.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>This is My blood of the covenant This phrase signifies the establishment of a new covenant, echoing the Old Testament covenants where blood was a critical element in ratifying agreements between God and His people (<a href="/exodus/24-8.htm">Exodus 24:8</a>). The use of "My blood" indicates a personal and sacrificial offering, contrasting with the animal sacrifices of the Old Covenant. This new covenant fulfills the prophecy of <a href="/jeremiah/31-31.htm">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>, where God promises a new covenant written on the hearts of His people. The term "covenant" also connects to the Last Supper's setting during Passover, a time when Jews commemorated their deliverance from Egypt, symbolizing a new deliverance through Christ.which is poured out for many The imagery of blood being "poured out" suggests a sacrificial death, reminiscent of the sacrificial system in Leviticus where blood was poured out at the altar for atonement. The phrase "for many" indicates the wide-reaching impact of Jesus' sacrifice, aligning with <a href="/isaiah/53-12.htm">Isaiah 53:12</a>, which speaks of the suffering servant who "bore the sin of many." This highlights the inclusivity of Christ's atonement, extending beyond Israel to all who believe, fulfilling the Abrahamic promise of blessing to all nations (<a href="/genesis/12-3.htm">Genesis 12:3</a>).for the forgiveness of sins This phrase underscores the purpose of Jesus' sacrifice: to provide forgiveness. In the Old Testament, forgiveness was sought through the sacrificial system, but it was temporary and incomplete (<a href="/hebrews/10-4.htm">Hebrews 10:4</a>). Jesus' sacrifice offers complete and eternal forgiveness, fulfilling the prophecy of a suffering servant who would bear the iniquities of others (<a href="/isaiah/53-5.htm">Isaiah 53:5-6</a>). This forgiveness restores the broken relationship between humanity and God, a central theme in the New Testament, and is foundational to the Christian understanding of salvation (<a href="/ephesians/1-7.htm">Ephesians 1:7</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 speaking to His disciples during the Last Supper, instituting the New Covenant through His impending sacrifice. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> The immediate audience of Jesus' words, representing the early followers of Christ who would later spread His teachings. 3. <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 crucifixion, establishing the practice of Communion. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_new_covenant.htm">The New Covenant</a> A pivotal theological concept introduced by Jesus, signifying a new relationship between God and humanity through His sacrifice. 5. <a href="/topical/f/forgiveness_of_sins.htm">Forgiveness of Sins</a> The purpose of Jesus' sacrifice, offering redemption and reconciliation with God to all who believe.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_the_blood.htm">The Significance of the Blood</a> Jesus' blood is not just a symbol but the actual means by which the New Covenant is established, offering forgiveness and a restored relationship with God. <a href="/topical/t/the_inclusivity_of_the_covenant.htm">The Inclusivity of the Covenant</a> The phrase "poured out for many" indicates the wide-reaching impact of Jesus' sacrifice, available to all who believe. <a href="/topical/t/the_fulfillment_of_prophecy.htm">The Fulfillment of Prophecy</a> Jesus' words and actions fulfill Old Testament prophecies, demonstrating the continuity and faithfulness of God's plan. <a href="/topical/t/the_call_to_remember.htm">The Call to Remember</a> The institution of the Lord's Supper serves as a continual reminder of Jesus' sacrifice and the forgiveness it brings, encouraging believers to live in gratitude and obedience. <a href="/topical/l/living_in_the_new_covenant.htm">Living in the New Covenant</a> Believers are called to live in the reality of the New Covenant, characterized by forgiveness, transformation, and a personal relationship with God.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_matthew_26.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Matthew 26</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_blood_of_christ_mean.htm">What is the meaning of the Blood of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'my_grace_is_sufficient'_mean.htm">Is blood essential for life?</a> <a href="/q/does_the_bible_authenticate_itself.htm">Does the Bible authenticate itself?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_bible's_testaments_mean.htm">What does dividing the Bible into Testaments mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/matthew/26.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(28) For this is my blood of the new testament.--Better, this is My blood of the Covenant; the best MSS. omitting the word "new" both here and in St. Mark. It was probably introduced into the later MSS. to bring the text into harmony with St. Luke's report. Assuming the word "new" to have been actually spoken by our Lord, we can understand its being passed over by some reporters or transcribers whose attention had not been specially called to the great prophecy of <a href="/context/jeremiah/31-31.htm" title="Behold, the days come, said the LORD, that I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel, and with the house of Judah:">Jeremiah 31:31-34</a>. That prophecy was, however, certain to have a prominent place in the minds of those who had come into contact, as St. Luke must have done, with the line of thought indicated in the Epistle to the Hebrews (Matthew 8, 9), and therefore we cannot wonder that we find it in the report of the words given by him (<a href="/matthew/22-20.htm" title="And he said to them, Whose is this image and superscription?">Matthew 22:20</a>) and by St. Paul (<a href="/1_corinthians/11-25.htm" title="After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do you, as oft as you drink it, in remembrance of me.">1Corinthians 11:25</a>). If we were to accept the other alternative, it would still be true that the covenant of which our Lord spoke was ipso facto new, and was therefore that of which Jeremiah had spoken, and that the insertion of the word (looking to the general freedom of the Gospels in reporting our Lord's discourses) was a legitimate way of emphasising that fact.Dealing with the words, we note (1) that the word "covenant" is everywhere (with, possibly, the one exception of <a href="/hebrews/9-16.htm" title="For where a testament is, there must also of necessity be the death of the testator.">Hebrews 9:16</a>, but see Note there) the best equivalent for the Greek word. The popular use of the "New Testament" for the collected writings of the apostolic age, makes its employment here and in the parallel passages singularly infelicitous. (2) That the "blood of the covenant" is obviously a reference to the history of <a href="/context/exodus/24-4.htm" title="And Moses wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and built an altar under the hill, and twelve pillars, according to the twelve tribes of Israel.">Exodus 24:4-8</a>. The blood which the Son of Man was about to shed was to be to the true Israel of God what the blood which Moses had sprinkled on the people had been to the outward Israel. It was the true "blood of sprinkling" (<a href="/hebrews/12-24.htm" title="And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaks better things that that of Abel.">Hebrews 12:24</a>), and Jesus was thus the "Mediator" of the New Covenant as Moses had been of the Old (<a href="/galatians/3-19.htm" title="Why then serves the law? It was added because of transgressions, till the seed should come to whom the promise was made; and it was ordained by angels in the hand of a mediator.">Galatians 3:19</a>). (3) That so far as this was, in fact or words, the sign of a new covenant, it turned the thoughts of the disciples to that of which Jeremiah had spoken. The essence of that covenant was to be the inward working of the divine law, which had before been brought before the conscience as an external standard of duty--("I will put My law in their inward parts," <a href="/jeremiah/31-33.htm" title="But this shall be the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel; After those days, said the LORD, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people.">Jeremiah 31:33</a>)--a truer knowledge of God, and through that knowledge the forgiveness of iniquity; and all this, they were told, was to be brought about through the sacrifice of the death of Christ. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/matthew/26.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 28. - For. Yes, drink ye all hereof, for it is unspeakably precious. This (τοῦτο, as before, ver. 26) is my blood. This which I here give you. The blood separated from the body represents Christ's death by violence; it was also the sign of the ratification of a covenant. Of the new testament; διαθήκης: covenant. The adjective"new" is omitted by some good manuscripts and modern editors, but it gives the sense intended. The Vulgate has, novi testamenti. The old covenant between God and his people had been ratified at Sinai by the blood of many victims (<a href="/exodus/24-5.htm">Exodus 24:5-8</a>; <a href="/hebrews/8-8.htm">Hebrews 8:8-13</a>; <a href="/hebrews/9-15.htm">Hebrews 9:15</a>, etc.); the blood of Christ shed upon the cross ratifies "the new or Christian covenant to the world and the Church, and the same blood sacramentally applied ratifies the covenant individually to each Christian" (Sadler). The evangelical covenant supersedes the Judaic, even as the sacrifice of Christ fulfils and supersedes the Levitical sacrifices. Which is shed (is being shed) for many. The Vulgate has effundetur, in reference to the crucifixion of the morrow; but this is tampering with the text. Rather, by using the present tense, the Lord signifies that his death is certain - that the sacrifice has already begun, that the "Lamb slain from the foundation of the world" (<a href="/revelation/13-8.htm">Revelation 13:8</a>) was now offering the eternal sacrifice. The whole ordinance is significant of the completion of the atonement. "Many" here is equivalent to "all." Redemption is universal, though all men do not accept the offer (see on ch. 20:28). Even Calvin says, "Non partem mundi tantum designat, sed totum humanum genus." For the remission of sins. "For without shedding of blood is no remission" (<a href="/hebrews/9-22.htm">Hebrews 9:22</a>); "The blood of Jesus Christ, his Son, cleanseth us from all sin (<a href="/1_john/1-7.htm">1 John 1:7</a>). The sacrifices of the Law, the blood of bulls and goats, could not take away sin; at most they gave a ritual and ceremonial purification. But what the Mosaic Law could not effect was accomplished by the precious blood of Christ, who offered himself a spotless and perfect Victim unto God. This is our Lord's most complete announcement of the propitiatory nature of his sacrifice, which is appropriated by faith in the reception of his precious blood. St. Paul adds, "This do ye (τοῦτο ποιεῖτε), as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me [εἰς τὴν ἐμὴν ἀνάμνησιν, 'for my commemoration']." These were, of course, Christ's words spoken at the time, and are of most important bearing on what is called the sacrificial aspect of the Holy Eucharist. <a href="/commentaries/matthew/26-28.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>This τοῦτο (touto) Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> This; he, she, it. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. My μου (mou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1473.htm">Strong's 1473: </a> I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I. blood αἷμά (haima) Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_129.htm">Strong's 129: </a> Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. of the τῆς (tēs) Article - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. covenant, διαθήκης (diathēkēs) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1242.htm">Strong's 1242: </a> From diatithemai; properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract. which τὸ (to) Article - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. is poured out ἐκχυννόμενον (ekchynnomenon) Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1632.htm">Strong's 1632: </a> Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow. for περὶ (peri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_4012.htm">Strong's 4012: </a> From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time. many πολλῶν (pollōn) Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. for 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. [the] forgiveness ἄφεσιν (aphesin) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_859.htm">Strong's 859: </a> A sending away, a letting go, a release, pardon, complete forgiveness. From aphiemi; freedom; pardon. of sins. ἁμαρτιῶν (hamartiōn) Noun - Genitive Feminine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_266.htm">Strong's 266: </a> From hamartano; a sin. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/matthew/26-28.htm">Matthew 26:28 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/matthew/26-28.htm">NT Gospels: Matthew 26:28 For this is my blood (Matt. 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