The First Lord’s Supper
26 As they were eating, 26:26–29 Mk 14:22–25; Lk 22:17–20; 1Co 11:23–25 Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, gave it to the disciples, 26:26 Mt 10:1; 26:56; Mk 3:7; 16:20; Lk 6:13; Jn 12:16 and said, "Take and eat it; this is my body." 26:26 Mt 14:19; 1Co 10:1627 Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them and said, "Drink from it, all of you.28 For this is my blood of the covenant, 26:28 Other mss read new covenantwhich is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. 26:28 Ex 24:8; Mt 20:28; Mk 1:4; Heb 9:2029 But I tell you, I will not drink from this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom." 26:29 Mt 4:23; Mk 1:15; Ac 20:2530 After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 26:30 Mt 21:1; Lk 22:39; Jn 18:1