Mark 12:43

He 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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In The King James Version

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:

In Context

42Then a poor widow came along and put in just two small coins.

44All of them gave from their wealth what they had, but she gave from her poverty what she didn't have. She put in all she had to live on.”

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Cross References

Exodus 35:21and all those who felt moved to do so and who had a willing spirit came and brought an offering to the Lord for the work making the Tent of Meeting, for everything required for its services, and for the sacred clothing.

Acts 11:29The believers decided to send funds to help the brothers that lived in Judea, with everyone giving according to what they had.

2 Corinthians 8:12If the willingness is there, it's fine to give what you have, not what you don't have!

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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