The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:29
I will not drink henceforth ( ἀπ ' ἀ ì ρτι ) of this fruit ( γεννη ì ματος ) of the vine. He is about to die. From this moment forward he tastes not the cup. It does not follow that he had partaken of the consecrated wine which he gave his apostles. Probability is against his having done so (see on Matthew 26:26 ). He used the same words with the first cup at the commencement of the supper ( Luke 22:18 ). Of this he probably partook, but not of the latter. The... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - Matthew 26:26-29
The Lord's Supper. We must never forget that this central ordinance of our Christian worship was instituted by our Lord himself. It is an indication of his foresight and forbearance; for it shows first that he saw we should need to be repeatedly reminded of what he is to us, and then that he condescended to help the infirmity of our wandering natures by providing the most impressive means for continually presenting the great central facts of his work before our minds and hearts. He enlists... read more