KJV ORIGINAL
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it;
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
Then he picked up the cup, said a prayer of thanks, and handed it to them, saying, 'Everyone drink from this.'
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
Jesus shared the cup with everyone, no one was left out of this moment.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is from the account of the Last Supper, which Jesus shared with his disciples in Jerusalem shortly before his crucifixion, as described in the Gospel of Matthew. In the context of the Jewish Passover meal, which commemorated God's deliverance of Israel from Egypt, Jesus used the cup of wine to symbolize his upcoming sacrifice. This moment established the practice of Communion, pointing to the New Covenant through his blood.
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