Mark 12:42

And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing.

Bible in Basic English

In The King James Version

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

In Context

41And he took a seat by the place where the money was kept, and saw how the people put money into the boxes: and a number who had wealth put in much.

43And he made his disciples come to him, and said to them, Truly I say to you, This poor widow has put in more than all those who are putting money into the box:

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Cross References

Song of Solomon 8:1Oh that you were my brother, who took milk from my mother's breasts! When I came to you in the street, I would give you kisses; yes, I would not be looked down on.

Luke 12:59I say to you, You will not come out of it till you have made payment to the very last farthing.

2 Corinthians 8:2How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.

Matthew Henry on Mark 12:42-44

Christ Commendeth the Poor Widow. 41 And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. 42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. 43 And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: 44 For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in… Read the whole commentary →

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