Mark 12:43

He called his disciples to himself and said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, this poor widow gave more than all those who are giving into the treasury,

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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

42A poor widow came and she cast in two small brass coins, which equal a quadrans coin.

44for they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, gave all that she had to live on.”

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Cross References

Exodus 35:21They came, everyone whose heart stirred him up, and everyone whom his spirit made willing, and brought the LORD’s offering for the work of the Tent of Meeting, and for all of its service, and for the holy garments.

Acts 11:29As any of the disciples had plenty, each determined to send relief to the brothers who lived in Judea;

2 Corinthians 8:12For if the readiness is there, it is acceptable according to what you have, not according to 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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