World English Bible

Matthew 26:28

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

Verse in context — Matthew 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.

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

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

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.

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

Jesus as the promised Messiah, fulfilling Old Testament prophecy.