Matthew 26:27

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave [it] to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

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Also he took a cup of wine, made the b'rakhah, and gave it to them, saying, "All of you, drink from it!

Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

And he took a cup, and gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

Context

Matthew 26:27 is a pivotal verse detailing the institution of the Lord's Supper, also known as Christian communion, during the Last Supper. This meal took place on the eve of Jesus' crucifixion, coinciding with the Jewish Passover celebration. Having already broken and distributed the bread as a symbol of His body, Jesus now takes the cup, which will represent His blood, establishing a profound new covenant with His disciples. This act transforms the traditional Passover meal into a forward-looking remembrance of His ultimate sacrifice.

Key Themes

  • Institution of the New Covenant: The act of taking the cup and instructing His disciples to drink from it directly points to the establishment of the new covenant through His blood, a theme more explicitly stated in the subsequent verse (Matthew 26:28). This new covenant replaces the old covenant established through Moses and signifies a new relationship between God and humanity, based on forgiveness and grace.
  • Sacrifice and Atonement: The cup, symbolizing Jesus' blood, powerfully represents His impending sacrificial death on the cross for the forgiveness of sins. It underscores the atoning work of Christ, where His lifeblood is shed to reconcile humanity to God.
  • Universal Participation: The command, "Drink ye all of it," emphasizes the inclusive nature of this new covenant. It signifies that all who believe and are His disciples are invited to partake fully in the benefits and responsibilities of this covenant, sharing in His sacrifice and the life it offers.
  • Thanksgiving: The phrase "gave thanks" highlights the element of gratitude and blessing inherent in this sacred meal, setting a tone of reverence and appreciation for God's provision and redemptive plan.

Linguistic Insights

The Greek word translated "gave thanks" is eucharisteo (εὐχαριστέω), from which the term "Eucharist" (a common name for Holy Communion) is derived. This emphasizes that the act of partaking in the Lord's Supper is fundamentally an act of thanksgiving to God for His unparalleled gift of salvation through Christ. The instruction "Drink ye all of it" (πίετε ἐξ αὐτοῦ πάντες - piete ex autou pantes) uses an emphatic plural, underscoring that every single one of the disciples was to partake, reinforcing the communal and inclusive aspect of the new covenant.

Practical Application

For believers today, Matthew 26:27 continues to be foundational for the practice of communion or the Lord's Supper. It serves as a solemn yet joyful reminder of Jesus' selfless sacrifice and the covenant He established through His blood. Partaking in the cup encourages reflection on the depth of God's love and the forgiveness available through Christ. It calls believers to unity, as they collectively remember His death until His return (1 Corinthians 11:26), and to live lives worthy of the immense grace received.

Note: Commentary was generated by an advanced AI, utilizing a prompt that emphasized Biblical fidelity over bias. We've found these insights to be consistently reliable, yet we always encourage prayerful discernment through the Holy Spirit. The Scripture text and cross-references are from verified, non-AI sources.

  • 1 Corinthians 10:16

    The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ?

  • Isaiah 25:6

    ¶ And in this mountain shall the LORD of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things, a feast of wines on the lees, of fat things full of marrow, of wines on the lees well refined.

  • Psalms 116:13

    I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

  • Luke 22:20

    Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup [is] the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

  • Song Of Solomon 7:9

    And the roof of thy mouth like the best wine for my beloved, that goeth [down] sweetly, causing the lips of those that are asleep to speak.

  • Song Of Solomon 5:1

    ¶ I am come into my garden, my sister, [my] spouse: I have gathered my myrrh with my spice; I have eaten my honeycomb with my honey; I have drunk my wine with my milk: eat, O friends; drink, yea, drink abundantly, O beloved.

  • Isaiah 55:1

    ¶ Ho, every one that thirsteth, come ye to the waters, and he that hath no money; come ye, buy, and eat; yea, come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.

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