Matthew 26:28
The apostle Matthew writing (God speaking via scripture...The Word),
being a direct quote of Jesus concerning the meaning of the Lord's Supper.
Wycliffe Bible of 1384: 28 and seide, Drynke ye alle herof; this is my blood of the newe testament, which schal be sched for many, in to remissioun of synnes.
King James Bible of 1611: 28For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
NAS Bible of 1960: 28 for this is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for forgiveness of sins.
NIV Bible 1973-78: 28This is my blood of the [some manuscripts insert new] covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness [remission] of sins.
(posted 22 October 2004)