# From the Bible on the Mystery of the Eucharist

> And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, and gave…

*2018-04-05T12:18:00Z*

![“And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.”” — Gospel of Matthew, 26:26-28](/uploads/sites/1274e232-e31c-46f4-a48b-27b854406479/media/evidence-f3958572-19b8-4702-9ce0-ee999771429a-en-square.png?w=1080&h=1080)

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, blessed and broke it, and gave it to the disciples and said, “Take, eat; this is My body.” Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. For this is My blood of the new covenant, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.” (Gospel of Matthew 26:26-28)

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*Originally published on the Orthodox Heritage Initiative (مبادرة التراث الأرثوذكسي), 5 April 2018.*

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Source: https://abba.fadymondy.com/en/blog/eucharist-bible