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Luke 21:1

Luke 21:1
And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

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Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Luke 21:1-4

See this explained in the notes at Mar 12:41-44. Luk 21:4 Penury - Poverty. See this explained in the notes at Mar 12:41-44.

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

The rich men casting their gifts into the treasury - See all this, from Luk 21:1-4, explained on Mar 12:41-44 (note).

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Luke 21:1-4

This short passage of story we had before in Mark. It is thus recorded twice, to teach us, 1. That charity to the poor is a main matter in religion. Our Lord Jesus took all occasions to commend it and…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Luk 21:1-4. The Widow's Mite.

1. he looked up The expression seems to shew that He was sitting with downcast eyes, saddened, perhaps, in His human spirit and agitated by the great Denunciation; but…