Mark 12:42: Meaning Explained
And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
A poor woman gives only two tiny coins to the temple offering. It's the smallest amount someone could give.
What’s Happening Here
Jesus watches people give money at the temple. A widow, who has almost nothing, comes and gives just two tiny coins.
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Why It Matters
The widow's tiny gift is important. She's about to teach an amazing lesson.
Did You Know?
These coins were the smallest and least valuable money in circulation at that time.
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Frequently asked questions
What does Mark 12:42 mean?
A poor woman gives only two tiny coins to the temple offering. It's the smallest amount someone could give.
What is the context of Mark 12:42?
Jesus watches people give money at the temple. A widow, who has almost nothing, comes and gives just two tiny coins.
Why does Mark 12:42 matter?
The widow's tiny gift is important. She's about to teach an amazing lesson.
What's a surprising detail about Mark 12:42?
These coins were the smallest and least valuable money in circulation at that time.
References
- Orr, J. (ed.) (1915) The International Standard Bible Encyclopedia. Chicago: Howard-Severance Company. [Public Domain]
- Abbott-Smith, G. (1921) A Manual Greek Lexicon of the New Testament. Edinburgh: T&T Clark. [Public Domain]
- Brown, F., Driver, S.R. and Briggs, C.A. (1906) A Hebrew and English Lexicon of the Old Testament. Oxford: Clarendon Press. [Public Domain]
- Church of England (1769) The Holy Bible, Authorized (King James) Version. [Public Domain]