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He received a cup, and when he had given thanks, he said, “Take this and share it among yourselves,
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Verse 17. Taken the chalice. This is not the chalice of his blood, (the latter is spoken of verse 20, and 1 Corinthians 11:25) but it is the cup which the master of the repast blessed with ceremony, then drank of it, and gave it to all the guests. The modern Jews still observe this custom; not only on the Pasch, but on all other great feasts. The father of the family pours wine into a cup, takes it in his right hand, elevates it, blesses it, tastes, and gives it round to the invited. Our Saviour on this occasion complies with the custom; and after supper takes the chalice, which he converts into his own blood. Calmet.
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