Luke 22:19

LUKE—NOTE ON Luke 22:19 The expression This is my body has been interpreted in various ways throughout the history of the church. Roman Catholics believe that the bread and wine actually become the body and blood of Christ. Lutherans believe that the literal body and blood of Christ are present “in, with, and under” the bread and wine. Some Anglicans refer to the “real presence” of Christ in the bread and wine. Most other Protestants believe that the body and blood of Christ are not literally, physically present in the elements of the meal, but that Christ is present symbolically. Most would also add that Christ is present spiritually with and in those who receive the elements in faith. given for you. This same verb is connected to sacrifice in Mark 10:45; Luke 2:24; Galatians 1:4. The Greek translated “for you” often has the meaning of one person doing something in place of someone else. Jesus’ body will take the place of the Passover lamb. God will “pass over” the sins of the people because of Jesus’ sacrifice. Do this in remembrance of me. See note on 1 Cor. 11:24.