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Mark 12:40-42
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Mark 12:40-42
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
40 They are the ones devouring[a] the houses of the widows, and praying long for a pretense[b]. These ones will receive greater condemnation”.
Jesus Uses The Widow’s Offering To Illustrate True Giving
41 And having sat-down opposite the treasury[c], He was observing how the crowd throws money into the treasury. And many rich ones were throwing much money. 42 And one poor widow having come threw two leptos[d], which is a quadrans[e].
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- Mark 12:40 That is, taking financial advantage based on spiritual pretexts.
- Mark 12:40 That is, a falsely alleged motive.
- Mark 12:41 That is, the temple treasury in general; or, specifically the trumpet shaped receptacles in which the offerings were placed.
- Mark 12:42 That is, copper Jewish coins. This is the smallest denomination of Jewish coin, 1/128th of a denarius.
- Mark 12:42 This is the smallest denomination of Roman coin.
Mark 12:40-42
New International Version
Mark 12:40-42
New International Version
40 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”
The Widow’s Offering(A)
41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put(B) and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts. 42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.
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