Luke 22:20
New International Version
In the same way, after the supper he took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

New Living Translation
After supper he took another cup of wine and said, “This cup is the new covenant between God and his people—an agreement confirmed with my blood, which is poured out as a sacrifice for you.

English Standard Version
And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

Berean Standard Bible
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.

Berean Literal Bible
and the cup likewise, after having supped, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is being poured out for you.

King James Bible
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

New King James Version
Likewise He also took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is shed for you.

New American Standard Bible
And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant in My blood.

NASB 1995
And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

NASB 1977
And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

Legacy Standard Bible
And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup which is poured out for you is the new covenant in My blood.

Amplified Bible
And in the same way He took the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup, which is poured out for you, is the new covenant [ratified] in My blood.

Christian Standard Bible
In the same way he also took the cup after supper and said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
In the same way He also took the cup after supper and said, “This cup is the new covenant established by My blood; it is shed for you.

American Standard Version
And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you.

Contemporary English Version
After the meal he took another cup of wine in his hands. Then he said, "This is my blood. It is poured out for you, and with it God makes his new agreement.

English Revised Version
And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, even that which is poured out for you.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When supper was over, he did the same with the cup. He said, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new promise made with my blood."

Good News Translation
In the same way, he gave them the cup after the supper, saying, "This cup is God's new covenant sealed with my blood, which is poured out for you.

International Standard Version
He did the same with the cup after supper, saying, "This cup is the new covenant sealed by my blood, which is being poured out for you.

Majority Standard Bible
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, ?This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you.

NET Bible
And in the same way he took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.

New Heart English Bible
Likewise, he took the cup after they had eaten, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.

Webster's Bible Translation
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Weymouth New Testament
He gave them the cup in like manner, when the meal was over. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant ratified by my blood which is to be poured out on your behalf.

World English Bible
Likewise, he took the cup after supper, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out for you.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
In like manner, also, the cup after the dining, saying, “This cup [is] the New Covenant in My blood, that is being poured forth for you.

Berean Literal Bible
and the cup likewise, after having supped, saying, "This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is being poured out for you.

Young's Literal Translation
In like manner, also, the cup after the supping, saying, 'This cup is the new covenant in my blood, that for you is being poured forth.

Smith's Literal Translation
Likewise also the cup after supping, saying, This the cup, the new covenant in my blood, poured out for you:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
In like manner the chalice also, after he had supped, saying: This is the chalice, the new testament in my blood, which shall be shed for you.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Similarly also, he took the chalice, after he had eaten the meal, saying: “This chalice is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.

New American Bible
And likewise the cup after they had eaten, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which will be shed for you.

New Revised Standard Version
And he did the same with the cup after supper, saying, “This cup that is poured out for you is the new covenant in my blood.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And likewise also the cup, after they had eaten the supper, he said, This is the cup of the new covenant in my blood, which is shed for you.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And thus also concerning the cup after they had dined, he said, “This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which shall be shed in your stead.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
In like manner also, the cup, after he had supped, saying: This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is shed for you.

Godbey New Testament
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, which is poured out in your behalf.

Haweis New Testament
And the cup in like manner, after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.

Mace New Testament
and after supper he likewise gave the cup, saying, this cup is the new testament sealed by my blood, which is shed for you.

Weymouth New Testament
He gave them the cup in like manner, when the meal was over. "This cup," He said, "is the new Covenant ratified by my blood which is to be poured out on your behalf.

Worrell New Testament
And the cup, in like manner, after supper, saying "this cup is the new covenant in My blood, which, in your behalf, is being poured out.

Worsley New Testament
as also the cup after supper, saying, This cup represents the new covenant in my blood, which is shed for you.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Last Supper
19And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.” 20 In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood, which is poured out for you. 21Look! The hand of My betrayer is with Mine on the table.…

Cross References
Matthew 26:28
This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 14:24
He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.

1 Corinthians 11:25
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.”

Hebrews 9:15
Therefore Christ is the mediator of a new covenant, so that those who are called may receive the promised eternal inheritance, now that He has died to redeem them from the transgressions committed under the first covenant.

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...

Exodus 24:8
So Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.”

2 Corinthians 3:6
And He has qualified us as ministers of a new covenant, not of the letter but of the Spirit; for the letter kills, but the Spirit gives life.

Hebrews 8:6-13
Now, however, Jesus has received a much more excellent ministry, just as the covenant He mediates is better and is founded on better promises. / For if that first covenant had been without fault, no place would have been sought for a second. / But God found fault with the people and said: “Behold, the days are coming, declares the Lord, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. ...

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Zechariah 9:11
As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit.

Romans 5:9
Therefore, since we have now been justified by His blood, how much more shall we be saved from wrath through Him!

Ephesians 1:7
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace

Colossians 1:20
and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.

Hebrews 10:29
How much more severely do you think one deserves to be punished who has trampled on the Son of God, profaned the blood of the covenant that sanctified him, and insulted the Spirit of grace?

Revelation 1:5
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood,


Treasury of Scripture

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

This.

Exodus 24:8
And Moses took the blood, and sprinkled it on the people, and said, Behold the blood of the covenant, which the LORD hath made with you concerning all these words.

Zechariah 9:11
As for thee also, by the blood of thy covenant I have sent forth thy prisoners out of the pit wherein is no water.

1 Corinthians 10:16-21
The cup of blessing which we bless, is it not the communion of the blood of Christ? The bread which we break, is it not the communion of the body of Christ? …

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














In the same way, after supper
This phrase indicates that Jesus is continuing a pattern established earlier in the meal, likely referring to the breaking of bread. The Last Supper is a Passover meal, a significant Jewish tradition commemorating the Israelites' deliverance from Egypt. The timing after supper suggests a deliberate act, emphasizing the importance of what follows. The Passover meal itself is rich in symbolism, pointing to deliverance and sacrifice, which Jesus is about to fulfill.

He took the cup
The cup is a central element in the Passover meal, traditionally filled with wine. In Jewish tradition, the cup of wine is a symbol of joy and blessing, but it also has deeper meanings in the context of covenant and sacrifice. Jesus taking the cup signifies His role as the mediator of a new covenant, echoing the Old Testament practices where covenants were often ratified with blood sacrifices.

saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood
The term "new covenant" is a direct reference to Jeremiah 31:31-34, where God promises a new covenant with His people, distinct from the one made at Sinai. This covenant is characterized by an internal transformation and a personal relationship with God. Jesus identifies His blood as the means by which this new covenant is established, fulfilling the sacrificial system of the Old Testament and pointing to His role as the ultimate Passover Lamb (1 Corinthians 5:7).

which is poured out for you
The imagery of blood being poured out is reminiscent of the sacrificial system in the Old Testament, where the blood of animals was poured out as an atonement for sin (Leviticus 17:11). Jesus' statement highlights the sacrificial nature of His death, emphasizing that it is for the benefit of others. This act of pouring out His blood is a fulfillment of Isaiah 53:12, where the suffering servant "poured out His life unto death" for the transgressors. Jesus' sacrifice is both substitutionary and redemptive, providing the means for reconciliation with God.

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The central figure in this passage, Jesus is instituting the New Covenant through His impending sacrifice.

2. The Disciples
Present at the Last Supper, they are the initial recipients of Jesus' teaching about the New Covenant.

3. The Last Supper
The setting for this event, where Jesus shares a final meal with His disciples before His crucifixion.

4. The Cup
Symbolizes the New Covenant in Jesus' blood, representing His sacrificial death for the forgiveness of sins.

5. The New Covenant
A pivotal theological concept introduced by Jesus, signifying a new relationship between God and humanity through His sacrifice.
Teaching Points
Understanding the New Covenant
The New Covenant is a promise of grace and forgiveness through Jesus' sacrifice, replacing the Old Covenant of the Law.

The Significance of the Blood
Jesus' blood signifies the ultimate sacrifice, fulfilling the requirements of the Law and offering redemption.

Communion as Remembrance
The act of taking communion is a remembrance of Jesus' sacrifice and a proclamation of the New Covenant.

Living Under Grace
Believers are called to live under the grace of the New Covenant, embracing forgiveness and extending it to others.

The Call to Discipleship
As recipients of the New Covenant, Christians are called to follow Jesus' teachings and spread the message of salvation.(20) This cup is the new testament in my blood.--Better, New Covenant. The adjective is, in the best MSS., peculiar to St. Luke, as also is the "shed for you" instead of "shed for many." The participle is in the present tense, which is being shed, like the being given, in Luke 22:19. St. Paul and St. Luke agree in placing the giving of the cup "after they had supped." (See Note on Matthew 26:28.)



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
In the same way,
ὡσαύτως (hōsautōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5615: In like manner, likewise, just so. From hos and an adverb from autos; as thus, i.e. In the same way.

after
μετὰ (meta)
Preposition
Strong's 3326: (a) gen: with, in company with, (b) acc: (1) behind, beyond, after, of place, (2) after, of time, with nouns, neut. of adjectives.

supper
δειπνῆσαι (deipnēsai)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 1172: To dine, sup, eat. From deipnon; to dine, i.e. Take the principle meal.

[He took] the
τὸ (to)
Article - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

cup,
ποτήριον (potērion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4221: A drinking cup, the contents of the cup; fig: the portion which God allots.

saying,
λέγων (legōn)
Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.

“This
Τοῦτο (Touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

cup [is]
ποτήριον (potērion)
Noun - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4221: A drinking cup, the contents of the cup; fig: the portion which God allots.

the
(hē)
Article - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

new
καινὴ (kainē)
Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 2537: Fresh, new, unused, novel. Of uncertain affinity; new

covenant
διαθήκη (diathēkē)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1242: From diatithemai; properly, a disposition, i.e. a contract.

in
ἐν (en)
Preposition
Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc.

My
μου (mou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 1st Person Singular
Strong's 1473: I, the first-person pronoun. A primary pronoun of the first person I.

blood,
αἵματί (haimati)
Noun - Dative Neuter Singular
Strong's 129: Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred.

which
τὸ (to)
Article - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

is poured out
ἐκχυννόμενον (ekchynnomenon)
Verb - Present Participle Middle or Passive - Nominative Neuter Singular
Strong's 1632: Or ekchuno ek-khoo'-no from ek and cheo; to pour forth; figuratively, to bestow.

for
ὑπὲρ (hyper)
Preposition
Strong's 5228: Gen: in behalf of; acc: above.

you.
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.


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