Mark 12:42

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing.

Bible in Basic English

And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing.

Free Bible Version

Then a poor widow came along and put in just two small coins.

Geneva Bible 1599

And there came a certaine poore widowe, and she threw in two mites, which make a quadrin.

King James (Authorized) Version

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

One Unity Resource Bible

A poor widow came, and she cast in two small bronze coins, which equal a quadrans coin (Roman quarter coin about 3/8 of a cent).

Plain English Version

But then a poor widow woman came in, and she didn’t put much money into the money box. She just put in 2 very little coins.

Translation for Translators

Then a poor widow came along and put in two small copper coins, which had a very small value.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then a poor widow came and put in two mites, worth about a penny.

Noah Webster Bible

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

World English Bible

A poor widow came and she cast in two small brass coins, which equal a quadrans coin.

Young's Literal Translation

and having come, a poor widow did put in two mites, which are a farthing.

Context

The Widow’s Offering

⁴¹As 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.

Sermons

Exposition on Psalm 129

St. Augustine

Summary

In Mark 12:42, Jesus observes a poor widow who gives two small coins as an offering in the temple. Despite the seemingly insignificant amount, Jesus commends her sacrificial giving, highlighting her faith and generosity. This passage teaches us that God values the heart behind our giving more than the quantity of our gifts. It serves as a reminder that even our smallest acts of kindness and generosity are noticed and appreciated by God, who sees and rewards our sincerity and selflessness.

Commentary

Mark 12:42

The Widow’s Offering

Scripture
Sermons
Commentary

Berean Standard Bible

Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.

American Standard Version (1901)

And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing.

Bible in Basic English

And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing.

Free Bible Version

Then a poor widow came along and put in just two small coins.

Geneva Bible 1599

And there came a certaine poore widowe, and she threw in two mites, which make a quadrin.

King James (Authorized) Version

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

One Unity Resource Bible

A poor widow came, and she cast in two small bronze coins, which equal a quadrans coin (Roman quarter coin about 3/8 of a cent).

Plain English Version

But then a poor widow woman came in, and she didn’t put much money into the money box. She just put in 2 very little coins.

Translation for Translators

Then a poor widow came along and put in two small copper coins, which had a very small value.

Unlocked Literal Bible

Then a poor widow came and put in two mites, worth about a penny.

Noah Webster Bible

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

World English Bible

A poor widow came and she cast in two small brass coins, which equal a quadrans coin.

Young's Literal Translation

and having come, a poor widow did put in two mites, which are a farthing.