Matthew 26:26. As they were eating. During the paschal feast, hence this was probably not the usual breaking of the Passover cakes.

Took bread. The unleavened cakes, used on these occasions, easily broken.

And blessed. As was the custom. Luke and Paul say: ‘gave thanks,' which is the same thing. The word ‘Eucharist' (‘thanksgiving ‘) is a common name of the Lord's Supper, as a feast of thanksgiving. Our Lord probably did not Himself partake.

Take, eat; this is my body. (See note above.)

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