And he said unto them, This is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many.
And he told them, 'This is my blood that seals the new promise between God and people, I'm giving it up for so many of you.'
Jesus was saying this moment changes everything between us and God.
📚 Historical Context
This verse comes from the account of the Last Supper, where Jesus was sharing a Passover meal with his disciples in Jerusalem, a Jewish festival that commemorated God's deliverance of Israel from slavery in Egypt. Jesus used the cup of wine to symbolize his own blood, establishing a new covenant that would replace the old one, pointing to his imminent sacrifice on the cross. This event occurred in the context of growing opposition from religious leaders, just before Jesus' betrayal and crucifixion.
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