New Testament · Gospel

Matthew 26:28

The Last Supper

This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins. Matthew 26:28 · Berean Standard Bible
What It Means

Matthew 26:28, in plain English

Jesus says: this is My blood of the covenant, poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Why it's here

When Moses sealed God's first covenant with Israel, he used the blood of animals. Now Jesus seals a new covenant — and it costs Him everything.

Who's speaking

Jesus speaks the most sacred words of the Last Supper, revealing the meaning of His coming death.

Where it sits in the story

This is why He came. Not just to teach or heal, but to pour out His life so that sins could truly, finally be forgiven.

A Closer Look

The scholarly reading

Jesus identifies the cup as His 'blood of the covenant' (haima tes diathekes), poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins (aphesin hamartion).

Language and setting

The phrase echoes Exodus 24:8 where Moses sprinkles sacrificial blood saying 'this is the blood of the covenant.' Jesus establishes the New Covenant prophesied in Jeremiah 31:31-34.

Voice

Jesus interprets the cup with covenantal and atoning language.

Significance

With these words, Jesus becomes both priest and sacrifice — the one who offers and the one who is offered — sealing a new covenant in His own blood.

In context

Matthew 26:26–30

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.

29I tell you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it anew with you in My Father’s kingdom.”

30And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Read all of Matthew 26 — Bread broken. Wine poured. A betrayal predicted. The longest night in history begins around a table.

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