Matthew 26:27 nasb — And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you;

NASB

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

— Matthew 26:27, NASB

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Matthew 26 — Context

24

"The Son of Man is to go, just as it is written of Him; but woe to that man by whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would have been good for that man if he had not been born."

25

And Judas, who was betraying Him, said, "Surely it is not I, Rabbi?" Jesus *said to him, "You have said it yourself."

26

While they were eating, Jesus took some bread, and after a blessing, He broke it and gave it to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is My body."

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

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for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.

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"But I say to you, I will not drink of this fruit of the vine from now on until that day when I drink it new with you in My Father's kingdom."

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After singing a hymn, they went out to 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 NASB reads: “And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you;”
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 (NASB): “And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He gave it to them, saying, "Drink from it, all of you;” 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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