After the same manner also he took the cup, when he had supped, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood: this do ye, as oft as ye drink it, in remembrance of me.
In the same way, after dinner, he picked up the cup and said, 'This cup represents the new promise I'm making with my blood. Every time you drink this, do it to remember me.'
Jesus turned a simple cup into a forever reminder of his love and sacrifice for us.
📚 Historical Context
In the first century, the Apostle Paul wrote to the church in Corinth to address divisions and misuse of church practices, particularly the Lord's Supper, which was causing disorder. This verse echoes Jesus' words from the Last Supper, where He established the new covenant by associating the cup with His blood shed for sin. Paul's instruction aimed to remind believers of the sacred nature of this ritual as a direct link to Christ's sacrifice.
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