Mark 12:44
For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.
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Barnes' Notes
Of their abundance - Of their superfluous store. They have given what they did not “need.” They could afford it as well as not, and in doing it they have shown no self-denial. She of her want - Of her…
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
of their abundance i. e. of their superfluity, "of þat þing þat was plenteuous to hem." Wyclif.
she of her want "of hir myseste sente alle þingis þat she hadde, al hir lyflode," Wyclif. Observe all…
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