Mark 12:42

and there came a poor widow and put in two mites, that is, a farthing.

1770 John Worsley NT

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 as Jesus was sitting over against the treasury, He saw how the people threw money into the treasury, and many of the rich put in much;

43And He called his disciples to Him, and saith unto them, Verily I tell you, that this poor widow has given more than all those who have cast into the treasury.

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Cross References

Luke 12:59I tell thee, thou shalt not come out from thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

2 Corinthians 8:2how in a great trial of affliction, their abundant chearfulness and their deep poverty, hath munificently shewn the riches of their bounty.

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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