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Luke 22:20

Luke 22:20
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

But behold the hand of him that betrayeth me,.... By the "hand" is meant, not figuratively the counsel, contrivance, and conspiracy of Judas to betray him, as the word is used in Sa2 14:19 but…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

This cup is the new testament in my blood - Perhaps it might be better to paraphrase the passage thus: This cup which is poured out for you, signifies the blood of the new covenant, which is shortly…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 22:7-20

What a hopeful prospect had we of Christ's doing a great deal of good by his preaching in the temple during the feast of unleavened bread, which continued seven days, when the people were every…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

the new testament Hence the name of the New Testament. The word Diatheke(Heb. Berith)means both a will, and an agreement or covenant, see Jer 31:31. "It contains all the absoluteelements of the one,…