²⁸ for this means+ my ‘blood+ of the covenant,’+ which is to be poured out in behalf of many+ for forgiveness of sins.+

⁵⁴ He that feeds on my flesh and drinks my blood has everlasting life, and I shall resurrect+ him at the last day;

⁷ However, if we are walking in the light as he himself is in the light,+ we do have a sharing with one another,+ and the blood+ of Jesus his Son cleanses+ us from all sin.+