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    What Happened at the Last Supper — In Biblical Context

    At the Last Supper, Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, instituted communion, washed their feet, identified His betrayer, and gave final teachings before the cross.

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    At the Last Supper, Jesus shared the Passover meal with His disciples, instituted communion, washed their feet, identified His betrayer, and gave final teachings before the cross.

    "This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me... This cup is the new testament in my blood." Luke 22:19-20 (KJV)

    The Biblical Context

    The Last Supper took place on the eve of Jesus' crucifixion. All four Gospels record it (Matthew 26, Mark 14, Luke 22, John 13-17). Jesus began by washing the disciples' feet — a servant's task — teaching them humility: 'I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you' (John 13:15). He identified Judas as His betrayer: 'He it is, to whom I shall give a sop, when I have dipped it' (John 13:26). He then instituted the Lord's Supper, taking bread ('This is my body, which is given for you,' Luke 22:19) and the cup ('This cup is the new testament in my blood,' Luke 22:20). John 13-17 records Jesus' extended farewell discourse and high-priestly prayer — His most intimate teaching. He promised the Holy Spirit (John 14:16-17), the vine and branches relationship (John 15), and prayed for His disciples' unity and protection (John 17). The evening ended with singing a hymn and going to Gethsemane (Matthew 26:30).

    Where It Sits in Scripture

    The core passage for this question, Luke 22:19-20, sits inside Luke 22. To grasp the full meaning, read the surrounding paragraph — the verses before set up the thought, the verses after carry it forward.

    "This is my body which is given for you: this do in remembrance of me... This cup is the new testament in my blood."
    Luke 22:19-20 (KJV)

    Supporting Passages

    John 13:15
    "I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you."
    John 13:34
    "A new commandment I give unto you, That ye love one another; as I have loved you."

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