Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents. New Living Translation Then a poor widow came and dropped in two small coins. English Standard Version And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which make a penny. Berean Standard Bible Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. Berean Literal Bible And one poor widow having come, cast in two lepta, which is a kodrantes. King James Bible And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. New King James Version Then one poor widow came and threw in two mites, which make a quadrans. New American Standard Bible And a poor widow came and put in two lepta coins, which amount to a quadrans. NASB 1995 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. NASB 1977 And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a cent. Legacy Standard Bible And a poor widow came and put in two lepta, which amount to a quadrans. Amplified Bible A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amount to a mite. Christian Standard Bible Then a poor widow came and dropped in two tiny coins worth very little. Holman Christian Standard Bible And a poor widow came and dropped in two tiny coins worth very little. American Standard Version And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing. Contemporary English Version Finally, a poor widow came up and put in two coins worth only a few pennies. English Revised Version And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing. GOD'S WORD® Translation A poor widow dropped in two small coins, worth less than a cent. Good News Translation then a poor widow came along and dropped in two little copper coins, worth about a penny. International Standard Version Then a destitute widow came and dropped in two small copper coins, worth about a cent. Majority Standard Bible Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. NET Bible And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, worth less than a penny. New Heart English Bible A poor widow came, and she cast in two lepta, which equal a kodrantes. Webster's Bible Translation And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. Weymouth New Testament But there came one poor widow and dropped in two farthings, equal in value to a halfpenny. World English Bible A poor widow came and she cast in two small brass coins, which equal a quadrans coin. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand having come, a poor widow put in two mites, which are a penny. Berean Literal Bible And one poor widow having come, cast in two lepta, which is a kodrantes. Young's Literal Translation and having come, a poor widow did put in two mites, which are a farthing. Smith's Literal Translation And one poor widow, having come, cast in two small coins, which is a farthing. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd there came a certain poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing. Catholic Public Domain Version But when one poor widow had arrived, she put in two small coins, which is a quarter. New American Bible A poor widow also came and put in two small coins worth a few cents. New Revised Standard Version A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which are worth a penny. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd there came a poor widow, and she cast in two coins, which are farthings. Aramaic Bible in Plain English And one poor widow came and cast in two minas that were shemonas. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd there came one poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. Godbey New Testament And one poor widow was casting in two mites, which is a farthing. Haweis New Testament And one poor widow coming, cast in two mites, which is a farthing. Mace New Testament and there came a certain poor widow, who threw in two mites, to the value of a farthing. Weymouth New Testament But there came one poor widow and dropped in two farthings, equal in value to a halfpenny. Worrell New Testament And one poor widow, coming, cast in two mites, which is a farthing. Worsley New Testament and there came a poor widow and put in two mites, that is, a farthing. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Widow's Offering41As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. 42Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius. 43Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury.… Cross References Luke 21:1-4 Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ... 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. Matthew 6:3-4 But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, / so that your giving may be in secret. And your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. 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. 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. 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. 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 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. ... Proverbs 19:17 Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. Proverbs 22:9 A generous man will be blessed, for he shares his bread with the poor. 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. Deuteronomy 15:7-11 If there is a poor man among your brothers within any of the gates in the land that the LORD your God is giving you, then you are not to harden your heart or shut your hand from your poor brother. / Instead, you are to open your hand to him and freely loan him whatever he needs. / Be careful not to harbor this wicked thought in your heart: “The seventh year, the year of release, is near,” so that you look upon your poor brother begrudgingly and give him nothing. He will cry out to the LORD against you, and you will be guilty of sin. ... Exodus 35:22 So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. Treasury of Scripture And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. two mites. Jump to Previous Amount Bits Brass Cast Cent Coin Coins Copper Dropped Equal Farthing Farthings Halfpenny Little Mites Money Penny Poor Small Threw Value Widow WorthJump to Next Amount Bits Brass Cast Cent Coin Coins Copper Dropped Equal Farthing Farthings Halfpenny Little Mites Money Penny Poor Small Threw Value Widow WorthMark 12 1. Jesus tells the parable of the tenants13. He avoids the snare of the Pharisees and Herodians about paying tribute to Caesar; 18. convicts the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection; 28. resolves the scribe, who questioned of the first commandment; 35. refutes the opinion that the scribes held of the Christ; 38. bidding the people to beware of their ambition and hypocrisy; 41. and commends the poor widow for her two mites, above all. Then one poor widow The phrase "one poor widow" highlights the individual and specific nature of this woman's action. In the Greek, the word for "widow" is "χήρα" (chēra), which often denotes a woman who is not only bereaved of her husband but also typically marginalized in society. Widows in the ancient Jewish context were often among the most vulnerable, lacking a male protector or provider. The mention of her poverty underscores her dire economic situation, yet she is still moved to give. This sets the stage for a powerful lesson on sacrificial giving and faith. came and put in two small copper coins which amount to a small fraction of a denarius Two mites, which make a farthing.--The "farthing" is one of the Latin words which characterise this Gospel, and represents the quadrans, or fourth-part of a Roman as. The primary meaning of the word rendered "mite" is "thin" or "tiny." Verse 42. - A poor widow (μία χήρα πτωχὴ); literally, one poor widow; one specially singled out for notice. St. Luke says, εῖδε δὲ καί τινα χήραν πενιχρὰν: literally, a widow who supported herself by her own little labor. And she cast in two mites (λεπτὰ), which make a farthing. The farthing was the fourth part of an as, and ten of these made a denarius. The Greek word (λεπτὰ) means literally "thin pieces."Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Thenκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. one μία (mia) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 1520: One. (including the neuter Hen); a primary numeral; one. poor πτωχὴ (ptōchē) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 4434: Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. widow χήρα (chēra) Noun - Nominative 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. came ἐλθοῦσα (elthousa) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 2064: To come, go. [and] put [in] ἔβαλεν (ebalen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 906: (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. 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. which ὅ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 3739: Who, which, what, that. amounted to ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a small fraction of a denarius. κοδράντης (kodrantēs) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2835: Of Latin origin; a quadrans, i.e. The fourth part of an as. Links Mark 12:42 NIVMark 12:42 NLT Mark 12:42 ESV Mark 12:42 NASB Mark 12:42 KJV Mark 12:42 BibleApps.com Mark 12:42 Biblia Paralela Mark 12:42 Chinese Bible Mark 12:42 French Bible Mark 12:42 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Mark 12:42 A poor widow came and she cast (Mar Mk Mr) |
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