Luk 22:17-20 | RWP | e4.org | He received a cup ( δεξαμενος ποτηριον ). This cup is a diminutive of ποτηρ . It seems that this is still one of the four cups passed during the passover meal, though which one is uncertain. It is apparently just before the formal introduction of the Lord's Supper, though he gave thanks here also ( ευχαριστησας ). It is from this verb ευχαριστεω (see also verse ) that our word Eucharist comes. It is a common verb for giving thanks and was used also for "saying grace" as we call it.

‏ Luke 22:17-20

He received a cup ( δεξαμενος ποτηριον ). This cup is a diminutive of ποτηρ. It seems that this is still one of the four cups passed during the passover meal, though which one is uncertain. It is apparently just before the formal introduction of the Lord's Supper, though he gave thanks here also ( ευχαριστησας ). It is from this verb ευχαριστεω (see also verse 19) that our word Eucharist comes. It is a common verb for giving thanks and was used also for "saying grace" as we call it.

The fruit of the vine ( του γενηματος της αμπελου ). So Mr 14:25; Mt 26:29 and not οινος though it was wine undoubtedly. But the language allows anything that is "the fruit of the vine."

Come ( ελθη ). Second aorist active subjunctive with εως as in verse 16. Here it is the consummation of the kingdom that Jesus has in mind, for the kingdom had already come.

Which is given for you ( το υπερ υμων διδομενον ). Some MSS. omit these verses though probably genuine. The correct text in 1Co 11:24 has "which is for you," not "which is broken for you." It is curious to find the word "broken" here preserved and justified so often, even by Easton in his commentary on Luke, p. 320.

In remembrance of me ( εις την εμην αναμνησιν ). Objective use of the possessive pronoun εμην, not the subjective.

This do ( τουτο ποιειτε ). Present active indicative, repetition, keep on doing this.

After the supper ( μετα το δειπνησα ). Preposition μετα and the accusative articular infinitive. The textual situation here is confusing, chiefly because of the two cups (verses 17, 20). Some of the documents omit the latter part of verse 19 and all of verse 20. It is possible, of course, that this part crept into the text of Luke from 1Co 11:24f. But, if this part is omitted, Luke would then have the order reversed, the cup before the bread. So there are difficulties whichever turn one takes here with Luke's text whether one cup or two cups.

The New Covenant ( ε καινη διαθηκη ). See on Mt 26:28; Mr 14:24 for "covenant." Westcott and Hort reject "new" there, but accept it here and in 1Co 11:25. See on Lu 5:38 for difference between καινη and νεα. "The ratification of a covenant was commonly associated with the shedding of blood; and what was written in blood was believed to be indelible" (Plummer).

Poured out ( εκχυννομενον ). Same word in Mr 14:24; Mt 26:28 translated "shed." Late form present passive participle of εκχυννω of εκχεω, to pour out.