Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins. New Living Translation Then a poor widow came by and dropped in two small coins. English Standard Version and he saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. Berean Standard Bible and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. Berean Literal Bible and He saw a certain poor widow casting in two lepta. King James Bible And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. New King James Version and He saw also a certain poor widow putting in two mites. New American Standard Bible And He saw a poor widow putting in two lepta coins. NASB 1995 And He saw a poor widow putting in two small copper coins. NASB 1977 And He saw a certain poor widow putting in two small copper coins. Legacy Standard Bible And He saw a poor widow putting in two lepta. Amplified Bible And He saw a poor widow putting in two small copper coins. Christian Standard Bible He also saw a poor widow dropping in two tiny coins. Holman Christian Standard Bible He also saw a poor widow dropping in two tiny coins. American Standard Version And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. Contemporary English Version He also saw a poor widow putting in a few cents. English Revised Version And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. GOD'S WORD® Translation He noticed a poor widow drop in two small coins. Good News Translation and he also saw a very poor widow dropping in two little copper coins. International Standard Version Then he saw a destitute widow drop in two small copper coins. Majority Standard Bible and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. NET Bible He also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. New Heart English Bible He saw a certain poor widow casting in two lepta. Webster's Bible Translation And he saw also a certain poor widow, casting in thither two mites. Weymouth New Testament He also saw a poor widow dropping in two farthings, World English Bible He saw a certain poor widow casting in two small brass coins. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He also saw a certain poor widow casting two mites there, Berean Literal Bible and He saw a certain poor widow casting in two lepta. Young's Literal Translation and he saw also a certain poor widow casting there two mites, Smith's Literal Translation And he also saw a certain poor widow casting there two small coins. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he saw also a certain poor widow casting in two brass mites. Catholic Public Domain Version Then he also saw a certain widow, a pauper, putting in two small brass coins. New American Bible and he noticed a poor widow putting in two small coins. New Revised Standard Version he also saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he also saw a poor widow, who cast in two pennies. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And he saw also a certain poor widow who cast in two shemonas. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he saw also a certain poor widow throw in thither two mites. Godbey New Testament And He also saw a certain poor widow, casting in thither two mites. Haweis New Testament And he observed also a certain widow, miserably poor, put in there two mites. Mace New Testament he saw a poor widow throwing in the value of a farthing. Weymouth New Testament He also saw a poor widow dropping in two farthings, Worrell New Testament And He saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. Worsley New Testament and He saw also a poor widow throwing in two mites. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Poor Widow's Offering1Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, 2and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. 3“Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.… Cross References Mark 12:42 Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. Matthew 12:41-44 The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. / The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. / When an unclean spirit comes out of a man, it passes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. ... 2 Corinthians 8:2-3 In the terrible ordeal they suffered, their abundant joy and deep poverty overflowed into rich generosity. / For I testify that they gave according to their ability and even beyond it. Of their own accord, 2 Corinthians 9:6-7 Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. / Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Acts 4:34-35 There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. James 2:5 Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him? 1 Timothy 6:17-19 Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life. Philippians 4:17-18 Not that I am seeking a gift, but I am looking for the fruit that may be credited to your account. / I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God. Romans 12:8 if it is encouraging, let him encourage; if it is giving, let him give generously; if it is leading, let him lead with diligence; if it is showing mercy, let him do it cheerfully. 1 Corinthians 16:1-2 Now about the collection for the saints, you are to do as I directed the churches of Galatia: / On the first day of every week, each of you should set aside a portion of his income, saving it up, so that when I come no collections will be needed. Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Deuteronomy 15:11 For there will never cease to be poor in the land; that is why I am commanding you to open wide your hand to your brother and to the poor and needy in your land. 1 Kings 17:10-16 So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” / But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” ... 2 Kings 4:1-7 Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ... Malachi 3:10 Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure. Treasury of Scripture And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. mites. Mark 12:42 And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. Jump to Previous Brass Casting Coins Copper Dropping Farthing Farthings Mites Poor Putting Small Therein Thither WidowJump to Next Brass Casting Coins Copper Dropping Farthing Farthings Mites Poor Putting Small Therein Thither WidowLuke 21 1. Jesus commends the poor widow.5. He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem; 25. the signs also which shall be before the last day. 34. He exhorts them to be watchful. and He saw This phrase emphasizes the omniscience and attentiveness of Jesus. In the Greek, the word for "saw" is "εἶδεν" (eiden), which implies not just a casual glance but a deep, discerning observation. Jesus sees beyond the surface, understanding the heart and intentions behind actions. This reminds us that God is always aware of our circumstances and actions, even when they seem insignificant to others. a poor widow put in two small copper coins Parallel Commentaries ... Greek andδέ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. He saw εἶδεν (eiden) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 3708: Properly, to stare at, i.e. to discern clearly; by extension, to attend to; by Hebraism, to experience; passively, to appear. a τινα (tina) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5100: Any one, some one, a certain one or thing. An enclitic indefinite pronoun; some or any person or object. poor πενιχρὰν (penichran) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3998: Poor, needy. Prolongation from the base of penes; necessitous. widow χήραν (chēran) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5503: Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively. put βάλλουσαν (ballousan) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 906: (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. in ἐκεῖ (ekei) Adverb Strong's 1563: (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither. two δύο (dyo) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1417: Two. A primary numeral; 'two'. small copper coins. λεπτὰ (lepta) Noun - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3016: Neuter of a derivative of the same as lepis; something scaled, i.e. A small coin. 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