Mark 14:24

24 He said to them, "This is my blood, the blood of the promise. It is poured out for many people.

Mark 14:24 Meaning and Commentary

Mark 14:24

And he said unto them
Not after they had drank of it, but before, and as he gave it to them: this is my blood of the New Testament, which is shed for many;
in Matthew it is added, "for the remission of sins"; (See Gill on Matthew 26:28).

Mark 14:24 In-Context

22 While they were eating, Jesus took bread and blessed it. He broke the bread, gave it to them, and said, "Take this. This is my body."

23 Then he took a cup, spoke a prayer of thanksgiving, and gave the cup to them. They all drank from it.

24 He said to them, "This is my blood, the blood of the promise. It is poured out for many people.

25 "I can guarantee this truth: I won't drink this wine again until that day when I drink new wine in the kingdom of God."

26 After they sang a hymn, they went to the Mount of Olives.