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He took the cup, gave thanks, and gave to them, saying, "Drink all of it,
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Commentators like Spurgeon and Calvin emphasize Jesus' specific instruction, 'Drink ye all of it,' interpreting it as a command for every disciple to partake of the cup. They see this as a foundational principle for communion, arguing strongly against any tradition that would withhold the cup from the laity. The command ensures all believers personally and fully participate in remembering Christ's sacrifice.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And he took the cup. That is, the cup of wine which they used at the feast of the Passover, called the cup of Hallel, or praise, …
19th Century
Anglican
He took the cup, and gave thanks — The better manuscripts omit the article, thus making it, “a cup.” In the later ritual …
Baptist
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink you all of it;
That is, "Drink of it, every one of you." W…
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Assuming this is a Passover meal, this “cup” is probably the third, the “cup of blessing.” Jesus again gives thanks (see comment on Lk 22:19–20). T…
16th Century
Protestant
Drink you all of it. As it was Christ's design to keep our faith entirely fixed on Himself, so that we might not seek anything apart from …
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And he took the cup and gave thanks For the Jews blessed, or gave thanks for their wine, as well as for their food, …
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This ordinance of the Lord's supper is to us the Passover supper, by which we commemorate a much greater deliverance than that of Israel out of Egy…
13th Century
Catholic
Previously, the discussion concerned the institution of a new Sacrament with respect to the Lord’s Body; here, it concerns the institution of the s…