Mark 12:42

Then a poor widow came along and put in just two small coins.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

41Jesus sat down opposite the treasury collection box, watching people tossing in coins. Many of the rich were extravagantly throwing in a lot of money.

43He called his disciples together and told them, “I tell you the truth: this poor widow has put in more than all the rest together.

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Cross References

Song of Solomon 8:1How I wish you were like a brother to me, one who nursed at my mother's breasts! Then if I met you on the street I could kiss you and no one would tell me off.

Luke 12:59I tell you, you won't get out until you've paid the last penny.”

2 Corinthians 8:2Even though they have suffered terrible trouble, they are overflowing with happiness; and even though they are very poor, they are also overflowing in their 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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