Mark 12:42

Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.

Berean Standard Bible

In The King James Version

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

In Context

41As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts.

43Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury.

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Cross References

Song of Solomon 8:1O that you were to me like a brother who nursed at my mother’s breasts! If I found you outdoors, I would kiss you, and no one would despise me.

Luke 12:59I tell you, you will not get out until you have paid the very last penny.”

2 Corinthians 8:2In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity.

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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