Matthew 26:27 kjva — And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;

King James Version with Apocrypha

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

— Matthew 26:27, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Matthew 26 — Context

24

The Son of man goeth as it is written of him: but woe unto that man by whom the Son of man is betrayed! it had been good for that man if he had not been born.

25

Then Judas, which betrayed him, answered and said, Master, is it I? He said unto him, Thou hast said.

26

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body.

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

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For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.

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But I say unto you, I will not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.

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And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.

Matthew 26:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 26:27 say?
Matthew 26:27 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;”
Where is Matthew 26:27 in the Bible?
Matthew 26:27 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 26, verse 27.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 26:27.
What translation should I read Matthew 26:27 in?
Matthew 26:27 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 26:27?
Matthew 26:27 reads (KJVA): “And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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