Matthew 26:28

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²⁸for this is My blood of the [new and better] covenant, which [ratifies the agreement and] is being poured out for many [as a ^[a]substitutionary atonement] for the forgiveness of sins.^(A)

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Matthew 26:28 By laying his hands on the head of the sacrifice the one offering the sacrifice identified himself with it and through its death it became an atonement or covering for his sin. Because the unblemished sacrifice “covered” his sin, it placed the one offering the sacrifice in a right relationship with God, just as later under the new covenant the perfection and sacrifice of Christ would cover (atone for) the imperfection and sin of those who identified with Him and accepted Him as Savior.

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John 1:29

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²⁹The next day he saw Jesus coming to him and said, “Look! The Lamb of God ^[a]who takes away the sin of the world!^(A)

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John 1:29 John is referring to the fulfillment of the need for the OT Passover lambs which was now fulfilled in Christ’s sacrifice, the ultimate and final sacrifice for sins.

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Hebrews 9:14

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¹⁴how much more will the blood of Christ, who through the eternal [Holy] Spirit willingly offered Himself unblemished [that is, without moral or spiritual imperfection as a sacrifice] to God, cleanse your conscience from dead works and lifeless observances to serve the ever living God?

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