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Mark 12:40-42
International Standard Version
Mark 12:40-42
International Standard Version
40 They devour widows’ houses[a] and say long prayers to cover it up. They will receive greater condemnation!”
The Widow’s Offering(A)
41 As Jesus[b] sat facing the offering box, he watched how the crowd was dropping their money into it.[c] Many rich people were dropping in large amounts. 42 Then a destitute widow came and dropped in two small copper coins,[d] worth about a cent.[e]
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- Mark 12:40 I.e. rob widows by taking their houses
- Mark 12:41 Lit. he
- Mark 12:41 Lit. into the offering box
- Mark 12:42 Lit. two lepta, the smallest coin denominated in their economy
- Mark 12:42 Lit. quadrans, worth ¼ of the Roman assarion coin, or about 1/10 of a day’s wage
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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