Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Matthew 26:29
Matthew 26:29. But I well not drink henceforth of this fruit of the vine, &c. He had made the same declaration concerning the passover-cup, Luke 22:18; and therefore, it is probable, his meaning upon the whole was, that he would neither partake of the passover nor of the sacrament, till he had the satisfaction to see the things signified by these institutions fulfilled in the gospel dispensation, which therefore was nigh at hand. Or we may interpret the words in a more general sense,... read more
Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Matthew 26:26-30
See also Mark 14:22-26; Luke 22:15-20; 1 Corinthians 11:23-25.Matthew 26:26As they were eating - As they were eating the paschal supper, near the close of the meal.Luke adds that he said, just before instituting the sacramental supper, “With desire have I desired to eat this passover with you before I suffer.” This is a Hebrew manner of expression, signifying “I have greatly desired.” He had desired it, doubtless:(1)That he might institute the Lord’s Supper, to be a perpetual memorial of... read more