Mark 14:22

Institution of the Holy Eucharist

22. And as they did eat On the departure of the Traitor the Saviour, as though relieved of a heavy load, broke forth into words of mysterious triumph (John 13:31-35), and then, as the meal went on, proceeded to institute the Holy Eucharist.

Jesus took bread that is one of the unleavened cakes that had been placed before Him as the Celebrant or Proclaimer of the Feast.

and blessed giving thanks and pronouncing the consecration, probably in the usual words, see above, Mark 14:16.

Take, eat "Eat" is omitted here in the best editions.

this is my body St Luke adds, "which is being(or on the point of being) given for you;" St Paul (1 Corinthians 11:24), "which is being(or on the point of being) broken for you," while both add, "do this in remembrance of Me."