Matthew 26:27 Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you.

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New International Version
Then he took a cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you.

New Living Translation
And he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. He gave it to them and said, “Each of you drink from it,

English Standard Version
And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink of it, all of you,

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

Berean Literal Bible
And having taken the cup and having given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you.

King James Bible
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

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

New American Standard Bible
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;

NASB 1995
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;

NASB 1977
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;

Legacy Standard Bible
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;

Amplified Bible
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;

Christian Standard Bible
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he gave it to them and said, “Drink from it, all of you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He took a cup, and after giving thanks, He gave it to them and said, “Drink from it, all of you.

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

Contemporary English Version
Jesus picked up a cup of wine and gave thanks to God. He then gave it to his disciples and said, "Take this and drink it.

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

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he took a cup and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He gave it to them and said, "Drink from it, all of you.

Good News Translation
Then he took a cup, gave thanks to God, and gave it to them. "Drink it, all of you," he said;

International Standard Version
Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you,

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

NET Bible
And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you,

New Heart English Bible
He took a cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink it,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

Weymouth New Testament
And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, "Drink from it, all of you;

World English Bible
He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
and having taken the cup, and having given thanks, He gave to them, saying, “Drink of it—all;

Berean Literal Bible
And having taken the cup and having given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, "Drink of it, all of you.

Young's Literal Translation
and having taken the cup, and having given thanks, he gave to them, saying, 'Drink ye of it -- all;

Smith's Literal Translation
And having taken the cup, and given thanks, he gave to them, saying, Drink of it all ye.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And taking the chalice, he gave thanks, and gave to them, saying: Drink ye all of this.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And taking the chalice, he gave thanks. And he gave it to them, saying: “Drink from this, all of you.

New American Bible
Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you,

New Revised Standard Version
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you;

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Then he took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them and said, Take, drink of it, all of you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he took a cup, and he gave thanks and he gave to them, and he said, “Take, drink from it, all of you.

NT Translations

Anderson New Testament
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying: Do you all drink of it:

Godbey New Testament
Also taking the cup, and blessing it, He gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all, of it;

Haweis New Testament
And taking the cup, and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of this:

Mace New Testament
and he took the cup, and having given thanks, he gave it to them, saying, drink ye all of it:

Weymouth New Testament
And He took the cup and gave thanks, and gave it to them saying, "Drink from it, all of you;

Worrell New Testament
And, taking a cup, and offering thanks, He gave to the disciples, saying, "Drink of it, all ye;

Worsley New Testament
and He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it:

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Context

The Last Supper
26While they were eating, Jesus took bread, spoke a blessing and broke it, and gave it to the disciples, saying, “Take and eat; this is My body.” 27Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. 28This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.…

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Cross References

Mark 14:23
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it.

Luke 22:17-20
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.” ...

1 Corinthians 11:25
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.”

John 6:53-56
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. ...

1 Corinthians 10:16
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?

Exodus 24:8
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.”

Hebrews 9:20
saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.”

Leviticus 17:11
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.

Jeremiah 31:31-34
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. ...

Zechariah 9:11
As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit.

Isaiah 53:12
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.

Acts 2:42
They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

Romans 5:9
Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:20
and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Treasury of Scripture

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

he took.

Mark 14:23,24
And he took the cup, and when he had given thanks, he gave it to them: and they all drank of it…

Luke 22:20
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Drink.

Psalm 116:13
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

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.

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.

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Matthew 26

1. Jesus foretells his own death.
3. The rulers conspire against him.
6. The woman anoints his feet.
14. Judas bargains to betray him.
17. Jesus eats the Passover;
26. institutes his holy supper;
30. foretells the desertion of his disciples, and Peter's denial;
36. prays in the garden;
47. and being betrayed by a kiss,
57. is carried to Caiaphas,
69. and denied by Peter.

Berean Study Bible

Then He took the cup
In this phrase, "He" refers to Jesus Christ, who is central to the Christian faith as the Son of God and the Savior. The "cup" is a significant symbol in the Bible, often representing God's provision and blessing, but also His wrath and judgment. In the context of the Last Supper, the cup signifies the New Covenant in Jesus' blood, which He was about to shed for the forgiveness of sins. The act of taking the cup is a deliberate and solemn gesture, indicating Jesus' willingness to fulfill His mission. Historically, sharing a cup in Jewish tradition was a sign of fellowship and unity, which Jesus extends to His disciples.

gave thanks
The Greek word used here is "eucharisteo," from which the term "Eucharist" is derived. This act of giving thanks is profound, as Jesus expresses gratitude to the Father even as He faces imminent suffering and death. It reflects a heart of submission and trust in God's sovereign plan. In Jewish tradition, giving thanks before a meal was customary, but Jesus elevates this act to a spiritual level, acknowledging God's provision and the redemptive purpose of His sacrifice. This moment invites believers to cultivate a heart of gratitude, recognizing God's grace in all circumstances.

and gave it to them
Jesus' act of giving the cup to His disciples is an invitation to participate in the New Covenant. It signifies the sharing of His life and mission with His followers. The communal aspect of this gesture emphasizes the unity and fellowship among believers, who are called to partake in the blessings and responsibilities of the covenant. Historically, this act would have been understood as a profound expression of inclusion and commitment, as sharing a cup was a sign of deep relational bonds.

saying, 'Drink from it, all of you.'
The command to "Drink from it" is an imperative, inviting each disciple to personally accept and internalize the significance of the cup. The phrase "all of you" underscores the inclusivity of Jesus' offer of salvation. It is a call to unity and equality among His followers, breaking down barriers of status, background, or past sins. In the broader scriptural context, this invitation reflects the universal scope of the Gospel, which is available to all who believe. The act of drinking symbolizes acceptance and participation in the life and sacrifice of Christ, a transformative experience that unites believers with Him and with one another.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(27) He took the cup, and gave thanks.--The better MSS. omit the article; thus making it, "a cup." In the later ritual of the Passover, the cup of wine (or rather, of wine mingled with water) was passed round three times in the course of the supper. One such cup had been passed round early in the evening (Luke 22:17); now another becomes, under a solemn consecration, the symbol of a diviner truth than had yet been revealed to the listening and wondering disciples.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 27. - He took the cup. Many good manuscripts have "a cup," and some modern editors omit the article; but this cup was the only one on the table at the time; so the reading matters not. This was probably the third cup at the close of the Paschal meal (see on ver. 21). The wine of the country is what we call a red wine (compare "the blood of grapes," Genesis 49:11); it was mixed with a little water when used at the table. This third cup was termed "the cup of blessing" (cf. 1 Corinthians 10:16), because over it was spoken a special benediction, and it was regarded as the principal cup, following, as it did, the eating of the lamb. Gave thanks (εὐχαριστήσας). The thanksgiving was a blessing (see on ver. 26). The celebration of Christ's death and the remembrance of the incalculable blessings obtained thereby may well be termed the Holy Eucharist, the great sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving. Gave (ἔδωκεν) it to them. The aorist here used would imply strictly that he gave the cup once for all, herein differentiating the action from that employed in distributing the bread. St. Luke's expression, "Take this, and divide it among yourselves," refers to an earlier stage of the supper. In the present connection he nearly agrees with the other synoptists. It is possible that the cup was passed from hand to hand after it had been blessed by Christ. Drink ye all of it. St Mark adds, "And they all drank of it." Strange it is that, with these words written in the Scripture, any Church should have the hardihood to deny the cup to any qualified Christian. The Romanist's assertion that the cup is for priests alone, as it was given to the apostles only, and was destined for them and their sacerdotal successors, would apply equally to the consecrated bread, and then what becomes of the general use of the ordinance? If we would have life in us, we must not only eat Christ's flesh, but drink his blood. We need to be refreshed as well as strengthened in the battle of life, and it may well be that the mutilation of the sacrament carries with it spiritual effects that impede the soul's health.

Parallel Commentaries ...

Greek

Then
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

He took
λαβὼν (labōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

[the] cup,
ποτήριον (potērion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4221: 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
Strong's 2168: 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
Strong's 1325: 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
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

saying,
λέγων (legōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“Drink
Πίετε (Piete)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4095: To drink, imbibe. A prolonged form of pio, which poo occurs only as an alternate in certain tenses; to imbibe.

from
ἐξ (ex)
Preposition
Strong's 1537: 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
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

all of you.
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

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