And he took the cup — That cup which used to be brought at the beginning of the paschal solemnity, and said, Take this and divide it among yourselves; for I will not drink — As if he had said, Do not expect me to drink of it: I will drink no more before I die.
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Luke 22:17
17 And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said,Take this, and divide it among yourselves: