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Luke 22:20

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 22:20 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, [even] that which is poured out for you.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, [even] that which is poured out for you.
Luke 22:20 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 22

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
17And he received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
18for I say unto you, I shall not drink from henceforth of the fruit of the vine, until the kingdom of God shall come.
19And he took bread, and when he had given thanks, he brake it, and gave to them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.
20And the cup in like manner after supper, saying, This cup is the new covenant in my blood, [even] that which is poured out for you.
21But behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table.
22For the Son of man indeed goeth, as it hath been determined: but woe unto that man through whom he is betrayed!
23And they began to question among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Likewise also the cup after supper, etc.] Both after the passover, and the Lord's supper; that is, he took the cup after they had eaten the bread, and gave thanks over it, and gave it to his disciples, bidding them drink of it, as in (<402627>Matthew 26:27), (see Gill on “<402627>Matthew 26:27”): saying, this cup is the New Testament in my blood, which is shed for you. The Ethiopic version reads, “for many”; as in (<402628>Matthew 26:28) where it is added, “for the remission of sins”; (see Gill on “<402628>Matthew 26:28”).”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Matthew 26:26-28. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“This cup is the New Testament - Here is an undeniable figure, whereby the cup is put for the wine in the cup. And this is called, The New Testament in Christ's blood, which could not possibly mean, that it was the New Testament itself, but only the seal of it, and the sign of that blood which was shed to confirm it. Luke 22:21”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“22:20 God’s covenants in the Old Testament were confirmed with the blood of a sacrifice (Gen 15:9-10; Exod 24:8). Jesus’ death established the new covenant that God had promised his people (Jer 31:31-34).”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“This: Exo 24:8; Zac 9:11; Co1 10:16-21, Co1 11:25; Heb 8:6-13, Heb 9:17, Heb 12:24; Heb 13:20 Luke 22:21”
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