Luk 22:19 | NET2full | STEP | Then he took bread , and after giving thanks he broke it and gave it to them , saying , “ This is my body which is given for you . Do this in remembrance of me .”

‏ Luke 22:19

19 Then ^{▼▼tn Here καί (kai) has been translated as “then” to indicate the implied sequence of events within the narrative.} he took bread, and after giving thanks he broke it and gave it to them, saying, “This is my body ^{▼▼tc Some significant Western witnesses (D it) lack the words from this point to the end of v. 20. However, the authenticity of these verses is very likely. It is found in a variety of witnesses that represent a broad geographical base (P75 א A B C L Tvid W Δ Θ Ψ ƒ1,13 Maj al co), rendering the rise of the shorter reading much easier of explanation than the reverse. Further, the inclusion of the second cup is the harder reading, since it differs from Matt 26:26-29 and Mark 14:22-25. Further discussion of this complicated problem (the most difficult in Luke) can be found in TCGNT 148-50.} which is given for you. ^{▼▼sn The language of the phrase given for you alludes to Christ’s death in our place. It is a powerful substitutionary image of what he did for us.} Do this in remembrance of me.”