26 Now as they were eating,* after taking the bread and blessing it, Jesus broke it, gave it to the disciples and said, "Take, eat; this is my body." 27 And taking the cup and giving thanks He gave it to them saying: "Drink of it, all of you; 28 for this is my blood, that of the new covenant,* covenant. that which is being shed on behalf of many for forgiveness of sins.