Luke 21:2 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

He also noticed this poor widow dropping in two tiny coins, like, the smallest change you could possibly give.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus sees every sacrifice, no matter how small it looks to everyone else.

📚 Historical Context

In the Gospel of Luke, chapter 21, Jesus is in the temple in Jerusalem during the final week of his earthly ministry, observing people as they make their offerings to the temple treasury. This verse specifically describes Jesus noticing a poor widow who humbly gives two small copper coins, known as mites, amidst donations from wealthier individuals. This event reflects the cultural practice in ancient Jewish society where temple offerings were a central act of worship, often highlighting disparities between outward appearances and true devotion.

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