Luke 21:3

The Poor Widow’s Offering · Luke 21:1–4
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Translations

Modern
“Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
Traditional
And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:
Literal
“And He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow cast in more than all.
Latin
Et dixit: Vere dico vobis, quia vidua hæc pauper plus quam omnes misit.

Interlinear

Greek
English
“Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.

Notes

Jesus set the sacrificial offering of the poor widow in contrast to the greed and hypocrisy of the rich people, including the teachers of religious law (20:45–47).

Events

Parallels

Mark 12:41–44

Glossary

Antichrist Apocalyptic Book of Revelation Jesus Christ Jesus Christ, Teachings of Luke, Gospel of Second Letter to the Thessalonians Tribulation

Topics

Duty of Man to God Judgment: According to Opportunity and Works Liberality: The Poor Widow Responsibility: According to Privilege Self-Denial: General Scriptures Concerning Women: The Widow Who Put Her Two Mite (Small Coins, Greek: Leptas) Into the Treasury