New English Translation

Matthew 26:27-32 New English Translation (NET)

27. And after taking the cup and giving thanks, he gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you,

28. for this is my blood, the blood of the covenant, that is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

29. I tell you, from now on I will not drink of this fruit of the vine until that day when I drink it new with you in my Father’s kingdom.”

30. After singing a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives.

31. Then Jesus said to them, “This night you will all fall away because of me, for it is written: ‘I will strike the shepherd,and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’

32. But after I am raised, I will go ahead of you into Galilee.”