Daniel Whedon 27. Took the cup and gave thanks From the Greek word ευχαριστεω , eucharisteo, to give thanks, the Lord’s Supper is called the eucharist. For since it is taken in thankful remembrance of our Lord’s great work of redemption, so it is truly a thank offering, that is a eucharist. Drink ye all of it That is, drink all ye of it. And Mark adds that they all drank of it. As our Lord here represents the future minister, so the disciples represent the future laity; and as our Lord here... read more
Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - Matthew 26:27
27. Took the cup and gave thanks From the Greek word ευχαριστεω , eucharisteo, to give thanks, the Lord’s Supper is called the eucharist. For since it is taken in thankful remembrance of our Lord’s great work of redemption, so it is truly a thank offering, that is a eucharist. Drink ye all of it That is, drink all ye of it. And Mark adds that they all drank of it. As our Lord here represents the future minister, so the disciples represent the future laity; and as our Lord here... read more