Mark 12:43
And 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:
My Notes
Commentary
Trusted original commentary from respected historical Bible scholars and theologians.
Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Barnes' Notes
This poor widow hath cast more in ... - That is, more in proportion to her means, and therefore more that was acceptable to God. He does not mean that this was more in value than all which the others…
This passage of story was not in Matthew, but is here and in Luke; it is Christ's commendation of the poor widow, that cast two mites into the treasury, which our Saviour, busy as he was in preaching,…
Academic commentary, 1882–1921
Cambridge Bible
he called unto him "De re magna. Specimen judicii olim exercendi, pro statu cordium." Bengel.
more in, than all they It is not said that the gifts of the others were worthless. Many possessed, no…
Cross References
Related passages throughout Scripture