Mark 12:41 Meaning
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.
Context Explained
39And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:
40Which devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.
41And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.
42And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
43And 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:
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Related Cross References
Luke 21:1-4
Both passages describe Jesus observing the offerings made in the temple.
2 Corinthians 9:7
This verse emphasizes the importance of giving willingly and cheerfully.
Source: Mark 12:41