Matthew 26:27
“He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, “All of you drink it,”
What does Matthew 26:27 mean?
Jesus shares the cup with his disciples during their final meal together, asking them all to drink from it. In this moment, he's establishing what would become central to Christian worship—a way of remembering his sacrifice and the new covenant he was making with humanity. The act of giving thanks before sharing shows reverence and transforms an ordinary cup into something sacred and communal. When he says "all of you," he's emphasizing that this isn't just for a chosen few, but an invitation extended equally to everyone gathered with him.