Mark 12:40-42
New American Standard Bible 1995
40 (A)who devour widows’ houses, and for appearance’s sake offer long prayers; these will receive greater condemnation.”
The Widow’s Mite
41 (B)And He sat down opposite (C)the treasury, and began observing how the people were (D)putting [a]money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. 42 A poor widow came and put in two [b]small copper coins, which amount to a [c]cent.
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- Mark 12:41 I.e. copper coins
- Mark 12:42 Gr lepta
- Mark 12:42 Gr quadrans; i.e. 1/64 of a denarius
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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