5 Bible Verses

And as they were eating, Jesus took bread, and blessed it, and brake it, and gave it to the disciples, and said, Take, eat; this is my body. And he took the cup, and gave thanks, and gave it to them, saying, Drink ye all of it; For this is my blood of the new testament, which is shed for many for the remission of sins.
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Matthew 26:26-28KJV
This verse captures the institution of the New Testament during the Last Supper. Jesus establishes the new covenant through his blood, signifying a transformative relationship between God and humanity.
Who also hath made us able ministers of the new testament; not of the letter, but of the spirit: for the letter killeth, but the spirit giveth life.
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2 Corinthians 3:6KJV
Paul explains the difference between the old and new covenants, emphasizing that the New Testament is about spiritual transformation rather than rigid legal adherence. The new covenant brings life and freedom through the Holy Spirit.
And for this cause he is the mediator of the new testament, that by means of death, for the redemption of the transgressions that were under the first testament, they which are called might receive the promise of eternal inheritance.
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Hebrews 9:15KJV
This verse highlights Jesus as the mediator of the New Testament, whose sacrificial death enables believers to receive the promise of eternal life. It demonstrates how the new covenant fulfills and supersedes the old covenant.
Likewise also the cup after supper, saying, This cup is the new testament in my blood, which is shed for you.
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Luke 22:20KJV
Another account of Jesus establishing the New Testament during the Last Supper. This verse emphasizes the redemptive purpose of Christ's sacrifice and the new covenant established through his blood.
Which things are an allegory: for these are the two testaments; the one from the mount Sinai, which gendereth to bondage, which is Agar.
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Galatians 4:24KJV
Paul uses an allegorical comparison to illustrate the difference between the old and new testaments. This verse suggests that the old testament represented bondage, while the new testament offers freedom.

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