Bible Strands
Luke 22:17
After taking the cup, He gave thanks and said, “Take this and divide it among yourselves.
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — Jesus addresses His disciples during the final Passover meal, issuing a command immediately after declaring He will not partake again until the kingdom of God arrives.
The words — δεξάμενος (dexamenos) translates to "having received," and εὐχαριστήσας (eucharistēsas) translates to "having given thanks," marking the physical handling of the cup before the spoken instruction.
The thread — The cup imagery connects to Psalm 116:13 as the "cup of salvation," while Luke 22:19 continues the meal ritual with the bread, and 1 Timothy 4:4 later establishes the principle of receiving creation with thanksgiving.
Why it lands — The text explicitly commands the group to take the cup and share it, requiring immediate obedience and communal participation rather than individual retention.
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The Greek words
King James Version
And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and said, Take this, and divide it among yourselves:
Cross-references
- Psalms 116:13 I will lift the cup of salvation and call on the name of the LORD.
- Luke 22:19 And He took the bread, gave thanks and broke it, and gave it to them, saying, “This is My body, given for you; do this in remembrance of Me.”
- 1 Timothy 4:4 For every creation of God is good, and nothing that is received with thanksgiving should be rejected,
- Deuteronomy 8:10 When you eat and are satisfied, you are to bless the LORD your God for the good land that He has given you.
- Psalms 23:5 You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.
- Jeremiah 16:7 No food will be offered to comfort those who mourn the dead; not even a cup of consolation will be given for the loss of a father or mother.
- Luke 9:16 Taking the five loaves and the two fish and looking up to heaven, Jesus spoke a blessing and broke them. Then He gave them to the disciples to set before the people.
- Romans 14:6 He who observes a special day does so to the Lord; he who eats does so to the Lord, for he gives thanks to God; and he who abstains does so to the Lord and gives thanks to God.
- 1 Samuel 9:13 As soon as you enter the city, you will find him before he goes up to the high place to eat. The people will not eat until he comes, because he must bless the sacrifice; after that, the guests will eat. Go up at once; you will find him.”