Matthew 26:27 web — He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink it,

World English Bible

"He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink it,"

— Matthew 26:27, World English Bible

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Matthew 26 — Context

24

The Son of Man goes, even as it is written of him, but woe to that man through whom the Son of Man is betrayed! It would be better for that man if he had not been born."

25

Judas, who betrayed him, answered, "It isn't me, is it, Rabbi?" He said to him, "You said it."

26

As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body."

27

He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink it,

28

for this is my blood of the new covenant, which is poured out for many for the remission of sins.

29

But I tell you that 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."

30

When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

Matthew 26:27 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 26:27 say?
Matthew 26:27 in the World English Bible reads: “He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink 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 (WEB): “He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "All of you drink 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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