Matthew:26:26-35

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rwp @Matthew:26:26 @{And blessed and brake it } (\eulog ˆsas eklasen \). Special "Grace " in the middle of the passover meal , "as they were eating ," for the institution of the Supper . Jesus broke one of the passover wafers or cakes that each might have a piece , not as a symbol of the breaking of his body as the Textus Receptus has it in strkjv @1Corinthians:11:24 |. The correct text there has only to \huper hum “n \ without \kl “menon \. As a matter of fact the body of Jesus was not "broken " (John:19:33 |) as John expressly states . {This is my body } (\touto estin to s “ma mou \). The bread as a symbol _represents_ the body of Jesus offered for us , "a beautifully simple , pathetic , and poetic symbol of his death " (Bruce ). But some have made it "run into fetish worship " (Bruce ). Jesus , of course , does not mean that the bread actually becomes his body and is to be worshipped . The purpose of the memorial is to remind us of his death for our sins . rwp @Matthew:26:28 @{The Covenant } (\t ˆs diath ˆk ˆs \). The adjective \kain ˆs \ in Textus Receptus is not genuine . The covenant is an agreement or contract between two (\dia , duo , th ˆke \, from \tith ˆmi \). It is used also for will (Latin , _testamentum_ ) which becomes operative at death (Hebrews:9:15-17 |). Hence our _New Testament_ . Either covenant or will makes sense here . Covenant is the idea in strkjv @Hebrews:7:22 ; strkjv @8:8 | and often . In the Hebrew to make a covenant was to cut up the sacrifice and so ratify the agreement (Genesis:15:9-18 |). Lightfoot argues that the word \diath ˆke \ means covenant in the N .T . except in strkjv @Hebrews:9:15-17 |. Jesus here uses the solemn words of strkjv @Exodus:24:8 | "the blood of the covenant " at Sinai . "My blood of the covenant " is in contrast with that . This is the New Covenant of strkjv @Jeremiah:31 ; strkjv @Hebrews:8 |. {Which is shed for many } (\to peri poll “n ekchunnomenon \). A prophetic present passive participle . The act is symbolized by the ordinance . Cf . the purpose of Christ expressed in strkjv @20:28 |. There \anti \ and here \peri \. {Unto remission of sins } (\eis aphesin hamarti “n \). This clause is in Matthew alone but it is not to be restricted for that reason . It is the truth . This passage answers all the modern sentimentalism that finds in the teaching of Jesus only pious ethical remarks or eschatological dreamings . He had the definite conception of his death on the cross as the basis of forgiveness of sin . The purpose of the shedding of his blood of the New Covenant was precisely to remove (forgive ) sins . rwp @Matthew:26:29 @{When I drink it new with you } (\hotan auto pin “ meth ' hum “n kaimon \). This language rather implies that Jesus himself partook of the bread and the wine , though it is not distinctly stated . In the Messianic banquet it is not necessary to suppose that Jesus means the language literally , "the fruit of the vine ." Deissmann ( _Bible Studies_ , pp . 109f .) gives an instance of \gen ˆma \ used of the vine in a papyrus 230 B .C . The language here employed does not make it obligatory to employ wine rather than pure grape juice if one wishes the other . rwp @Matthew:26:30 @{Sang a hymn } (\humn ˆsantes \). The _Hallel_ , part of strkjv @Psalms:115-118 |. But apparently they did not go out at once to the Garden of Gethsemane . Jesus tarried with them in the Upper Room for the wonderful discourse and prayer in strkjv @John:14-17 |. They may have gone out to the street after strkjv @John:14:31 |. It was no longer considered obligatory to remain in the house after the passover meal till morning as at the start (Exodus:12:22 |). Jesus went out to Gethsemane , the garden of the agony , outside of Jerusalem , toward the Mount of Olives . rwp @Matthew:26:33 @{I will never be offended } (\eg “ oudepote skandalisth ˆsomai \). "Made to stumble ," not "offended ." Volitive future passive indicative . Peter ignored the prophecy of the resurrection of Jesus and the promised meeting in Galilee (32 |). The quotation from strkjv @Zechariah:13:7 | made no impression on him . He was intent on showing that he was superior to "all " the rest . Judas had turned traitor and all were weak , Peter in particular , little as he knew it . Songs:Jesus has to make it plainer by pointing out "this night " as the time (34 |). {Before the cock crows } (\prin alektora ph “n ˆsai \). No article in the Greek , "before a cock crow ." Mark (Mark:14:30 |) says that Peter will deny Jesus thrice before the cock crows twice . When one cock crows in the morning , others generally follow . The three denials lasted over an hour . Some scholars hold that chickens were not allowed in Jerusalem by the Jews , but the Romans would have them . rwp @Matthew:26:35 @{Even if I must die with thee } (\k …n de ˆi me sun soi apothanein \). Third-class condition . A noble speech and meant well . His boast of loyalty is made still stronger by \ou m ˆ se aparn ˆsomai \. The other disciples were undoubtedly embarrassed by Peter 's boast and lightheartedly joined in the same profession of fidelity .

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