Matthew 26:28

“For this is my blood of the New Testament, etc.] That is, the red wine in the cup, was an emblem and representation of his precious blood, whereby was exhibited a new dispensation, or administration of the covenant of grace; and by which it was ratified and confirmed; and whereby all the blessings of it, such as peace, pardon, righteousness, and eternal life, come to the people of God: the allusion is to the first covenant, and the book of it being sprinkled with the blood of bulls, and therefore called the blood of the covenant, (<022408>Exodus 24:8). But the second covenant, or the new administration of the covenant of grace, for which reason it is called the New Testament, is exhibited…”

“See also Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:15-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25. Matthew 26:26 As they were eating - As they were eating the paschal supper, near the close of the meal. Luke adds that he said, just before instituting the sacramental supper, “With desire have I desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.” This is a Hebrew manner of expression, signifying “I have greatly desired.” He had desired it, doubtless: (1)That he might institute the Lord’s Supper, to be a perpetual memorial of him; (2)That he might strengthen them for their approaching trials; (3) That he might explain to them the true nature of the Passover; and, (4) That he might spend another season with them in the duties…”

“This is the sign of my blood, whereby the new testament or covenant is confirmed. Which is shed for many - As many as spring from Adam. Matthew 26:29”

“26:28 the covenant: Under God’s covenant with Israel, the blood of sheep or goats (Exod 12:5, 13; 24:8) was shed and placed on the two doorposts and on the lintel at Passover (Exod 12:7). The blood of Jesus, the sinless Lamb of God, establishes a new covenant (see Jer 31:31). The idea of the covenant is God’s unilateral commitment to establish salvation for mankind, fulfilling the promise to Abraham (see Gen 12; Gal 3:15-29; 4:12-31). • to forgive the sins of many: Jesus shed his blood as a sacrifice for sin (see Jer 31:31-34; Mark 14:24). Some have understood many to refer only to God’s chosen people, while others have understood many to be an expression meaning “all” (cp. Matt 20:28).”

“my: Exo 24:7, Exo 24:8; Lev 17:11; Jer 31:31; Zac 9:11; Mar 14:24; Luk 22:19; Co1 11:25; Heb 9:14-22, Heb 10:4-14, Heb 13:20 shed: Mat 20:28; Rom 5:15, Rom 5:19; Eph 1:7; Col 1:14, Col 1:20; Heb 9:22, Heb 9:28; Jo1 2:2; Rev 7:9, Rev 7:14 Matthew 26:29”