Luke 22:17
New International Version
After taking the cup, he gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among you.

New Living Translation
Then he took a cup of wine and gave thanks to God for it. Then he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves.

English Standard Version
And he took a cup, and when he had given thanks he said, “Take this, and divide it among yourselves.

Berean Standard Bible
After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.

Berean Literal Bible
And having received the cup, having given thanks, He said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves.

King James Bible
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

New King James Version
Then He took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves;

New American Standard Bible
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

NASB 1995
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

NASB 1977
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

Legacy Standard Bible
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves.

Amplified Bible
And when He had taken a cup and given thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

Christian Standard Bible
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then He took a cup, and after giving thanks, He said, “Take this and share it among yourselves.

American Standard Version
And he received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

Contemporary English Version
Jesus took a cup of wine in his hands and gave thanks to God. Then he told the apostles, "Take this wine and share it with each other.

English Revised Version
And he received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Then he took a cup and spoke a prayer of thanksgiving. He said, "Take this, and share it.

Good News Translation
Then Jesus took a cup, gave thanks to God, and said, "Take this and share it among yourselves.

International Standard Version
Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said, "Take this and share it among yourselves,

Majority Standard Bible
After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.

NET Bible
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves.

New Heart English Bible
He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, "Take this, and share it among yourselves,

Webster's Bible Translation
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves.

Weymouth New Testament
Then, having received the cup and given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves;

World English Bible
He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And having taken a cup, having given thanks, He said, “Take this and divide to yourselves,

Berean Literal Bible
And having received the cup, having given thanks, He said, "Take this and divide it among yourselves.

Young's Literal Translation
And having taken a cup, having given thanks, he said, 'Take this and divide to yourselves,

Smith's Literal Translation
Having taken the cup, and returned thanks, he said, Take this, and divide among yourselves:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And having taken the chalice, he gave thanks, and said: Take, and divide it among you:

Catholic Public Domain Version
And having taken the chalice, he gave thanks, and he said: “Take this and share it among yourselves.

New American Bible
Then he took a cup, gave thanks, and said, “Take this and share it among yourselves;

New Revised Standard Version
Then he took a cup, and after giving thanks he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves;
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And he took the cup and gave thanks and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And he took a cup, and he gave thanks and he said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said: Take this, and divide it among yourselves;

Godbey New Testament
And receiving the cup, having given thanks, He said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves;

Haweis New Testament
And taking the cup, after having given thanks, he said, Take this, and divide among yourselves:

Mace New Testament
having then taken the cup, and given thanks, he said, take this, and distribute it to one another.

Weymouth New Testament
Then, having received the cup and given thanks, He said, "Take this and share it among yourselves;

Worrell New Testament
And, having taken a cup, and giving thanks, He said, "Take this, and share it among yourselves;

Worsley New Testament
And taking the cup He gave thanks and said, Take this and distribute it among yourselves.

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Context
The Last Supper
16For I tell you that I will not eat it again until it is fulfilled in the kingdom of God.” 17After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves. 18For I tell you that I will not drink of the fruit of the vine from now on until the kingdom of God comes.”…

Cross References
Matthew 26:27-28
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, “Drink from it, all of you. / This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many for the forgiveness of sins.

Mark 14:23-24
Then He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave it to them, and they all drank from it. / He said to them, “This is My blood of the covenant, which is poured out for many.

1 Corinthians 11:25-26
In the same way, after supper He took the cup, saying, “This cup is the new covenant in My blood; do this, as often as you drink it, in remembrance of Me.” / For as often as you eat this bread and drink this cup, you proclaim the Lord’s death until He comes.

Exodus 24:6-8
Moses took half of the blood and put it in bowls, and the other half he splattered on the altar. / Then he took the Book of the Covenant and read it to the people, who replied, “All that the LORD has spoken we will do, and we will be obedient.” / So Moses took the blood, splattered it on the people, and said, “This is the blood of the covenant that the LORD has made with you in accordance with all these words.”

Jeremiah 31:31-34
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will make a new covenant with the house of Israel and with the house of Judah. / It will not be like the covenant I made with their fathers when I took them by the hand to lead them out of the land of Egypt—a covenant they broke, though I was a husband to them,” declares the LORD. / “But this is the covenant I will make with the house of Israel after those days, declares the LORD. I will put My law in their minds and inscribe it on their hearts. And I will be their God, and they will be My people. ...

Hebrews 9:19-22
For when Moses had proclaimed every commandment of the law to all the people, he took the blood of calves and goats, along with water, scarlet wool, and hyssop, and sprinkled the scroll and all the people, / saying, “This is the blood of the covenant, which God has commanded you to keep.” / In the same way, he sprinkled with blood the tabernacle and all the vessels used in worship. ...

1 Corinthians 10:16
Is not the cup of blessing that we bless a participation in the blood of Christ? And is not the bread that we break a participation in the body of Christ?

Isaiah 53:12
Therefore I will allot Him a portion with the great, and He will divide the spoils with the strong, because He has poured out His life unto death, and He was numbered with the transgressors. Yet He bore the sin of many and made intercession for the transgressors.

Zechariah 9:11
As for you, because of the blood of My covenant, I will release your prisoners from the waterless pit.

Matthew 20:22-23
“You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I am going to drink?” “We can,” the brothers answered. / “You will indeed drink My cup,” Jesus said. “But to sit at My right or left is not Mine to grant. These seats belong to those for whom My Father has prepared them.”

Mark 10:38-39
“You do not know what you are asking,” Jesus replied. “Can you drink the cup I will drink, or be baptized with the baptism I will undergo?” / “We can,” the brothers answered. “You will drink the cup that I drink,” Jesus said, “and you will be baptized with the baptism that I undergo.

John 6:53-56
So Jesus said to them, “Truly, truly, I tell you, unless you eat the flesh and drink the blood of the Son of Man, you have no life in you. / Whoever eats My flesh and drinks My blood has eternal life, and I will raise him up at the last day. / For My flesh is real food, and My blood is real drink. ...

Revelation 1:5-6
and from Jesus Christ, the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth. To Him who loves us and has released us from our sins by His blood, / who has made us to be a kingdom, priests to His God and Father—to Him be the glory and power forever and ever! Amen.

Genesis 14:18-20
Then Melchizedek king of Salem brought out bread and wine—since he was priest of God Most High— / and he blessed Abram and said: “Blessed be Abram by God Most High, Creator of heaven and earth, / and blessed be God Most High, who has delivered your enemies into your hand.” Then Abram gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything.

Psalm 116:13
I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.


Treasury of Scripture

And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:

took.

Psalm 23:5
Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over.

Psalm 116:13
I will take the cup of salvation, and call upon the name of the LORD.

Jeremiah 16:7
Neither shall men tear themselves for them in mourning, to comfort them for the dead; neither shall men give them the cup of consolation to drink for their father or for their mother.

gave.

Luke 22:19
And he took bread, and gave thanks, and brake it, and gave unto them, saying, This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me.

Luke 9:16
Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

Deuteronomy 8:10
When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.

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Luke 22
1. The leaders conspire against Jesus.
3. Satan prepares Judas to betray him.
7. The apostles prepare the Passover.
19. Jesus institutes his holy supper;
21. covertly foretells of the traitor;
24. rebukes the rest of his apostles from ambition;
31. assures Peter his faith should not fail;
34. and yet he should deny him thrice.
39. He prays in the mount, and sweats blood;
47. is betrayed with a kiss;
50. he heals Malchus' ear;
54. he is thrice denied by Peter;
63. shamefully abused;
66. and confesses himself to be the Son of God.














After taking the cup
This phrase marks a significant moment in the Last Supper, where Jesus initiates the institution of the Lord's Supper. The "cup" here is symbolic, representing the new covenant in His blood. In the Jewish Passover meal, multiple cups of wine were consumed, each with its own significance. The Greek word for "cup" (ποτήριον, potērion) is often used metaphorically in Scripture to denote one's fate or destiny, particularly in relation to suffering or divine wrath. Here, it foreshadows the suffering Jesus is about to endure for humanity's redemption.

He gave thanks
The act of giving thanks, or "eucharisteo" in Greek, is where the term "Eucharist" originates. This expression of gratitude is not merely a ritualistic formality but a profound acknowledgment of God's providence and grace. In the context of the Last Supper, Jesus' thanksgiving is deeply significant, as He is aware of the impending sacrifice He is about to make. This act of gratitude amidst impending suffering serves as a model for believers to maintain a heart of thankfulness in all circumstances.

and said
The phrase "and said" introduces Jesus' instructions to His disciples. In the Gospels, Jesus' words are authoritative and transformative. His speech acts as a divine command, establishing a new covenantal practice for His followers. The authority of Jesus' words is rooted in His identity as the Son of God, and His instructions here are foundational for Christian worship and community life.

Take this
The directive "Take this" is an invitation to participate in the new covenant. The Greek word "lambano" (λαμβάνω) implies an active reception, suggesting that the disciples are to willingly and consciously partake in what Jesus is offering. This act of taking is symbolic of accepting the salvation and grace that Jesus provides through His sacrifice.

and divide it among yourselves
This phrase emphasizes the communal aspect of the Lord's Supper. The Greek word "diamerizo" (διαμερίζω) means to distribute or share, highlighting the unity and fellowship among believers. The act of dividing the cup among themselves signifies the shared participation in the benefits of Christ's sacrifice. It underscores the importance of community in the Christian faith, where believers are called to support and edify one another as members of the body of Christ.

(17) Take this, and divide it among yourselves.--The cup was probably the first of the three cups of wine, or wine mingled with water, which Jewish custom had added to the ritual of the Passover. As being a distinct act from that of Luke 22:20, it is natural to infer that it had a distinct symbolic meaning. Looking to the fact that wine is partly the symbol, partly the antithesis, of spiritual energy in its highest form (comp. Zechariah 9:17; Acts 2:13; Ephesians 5:18), and to the re-appearance of the same somewhat exceptional word for "divide," in the tongues "parted, or divided, or distributed" ("cloven" is a mistranslation), in Acts 2:3, we may see in this cup the symbol of the bestowal of the spiritual powers which each of the disciples was to receive, according to the gift of the self-same Spirit, who "divideth to every man severally as He will" (the Greek word in 1Corinthians 12:11 is, however, different, though expressing the same thought), just as the second was the pledge of a yet closer fellowship with His own divine life. . . .

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
After
Καὶ (Kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

taking
δεξάμενος (dexamenos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 1209: To take, receive, accept, welcome. Middle voice of a primary verb; to receive.

[the] cup,
ποτήριον (potērion)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4221: A drinking cup, the contents of the cup; fig: the portion which God allots.

[He] gave thanks
εὐχαριστήσας (eucharistēsas)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2168: From eucharistos; to be grateful, i.e. to express gratitude; specially, to say grace at a meal.

[and] said,
εἶπεν (eipen)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.

“Take
Λάβετε (Labete)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 2983: (a) I receive, get, (b) I take, lay hold of.

this
τοῦτο (touto)
Demonstrative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

divide [it]
διαμερίσατε (diamerisate)
Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1266: To divide up into parts, break up; I distribute. From dia and merizo; to partition thoroughly.

among
εἰς (eis)
Preposition
Strong's 1519: A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.

yourselves.
ἑαυτούς (heautous)
Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1438: Himself, herself, itself.


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