Matthew 26:26-30

Contemporary English Version

The Lord's Supper

(Mark 14.22-26; Luke 22.14-23; 1 Corinthians 11.23-25)

²⁶ During the meal Jesus took some bread in his hands. He blessed the bread and broke it. Then he gave it to his disciples and said, “Take this and eat it. This is my body.”

²⁷ 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. ^28 (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. ²⁹ From now on I am not going to drink any wine, until I drink new wine with you in my Father's kingdom.” ³⁰ Then they sang a hymn and went out to the Mount of Olives.