Matthew 26

World English Bible (WEB)

26 Ref As they were eating, Jesus took bread, gave thanks for{TR reads "blessed" instead of "gave thanks for"} it, and broke it. He gave to the disciples, and said, "Take, eat; this is my body."

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

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

29 Ref 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."

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

31 Ref Then Jesus said to them, "All of you will be made to stumble because of me tonight, for it is written, 'I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.'

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

26 Ref And when they were taking food, Jesus took bread and, after blessing it, he gave the broken bread to the disciples and said, Take it; this is my body.

27 Ref And he took a cup and, having given praise, he gave it to them, saying,

28 Ref Take of it, all of you, for this is my blood of the testament, which is given for men for the forgiveness of sins.

29 Ref But I say to you that from now I will not take of this fruit of the vine, till that day when I take it new with you in my Father's kingdom.

30 Ref And after a song of praise to God, they went out to the Mountain of Olives.

31 Ref Then said Jesus to them, All of you will be turned away from me this night: for it is said in the Writings, I will put to death the keeper of the sheep, and the sheep of the flock will be put to flight.

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