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:
Jesus called his disciples over and said, 'I'm telling you the truth, this woman who doesn't have much just gave more than everyone else who donated to the temple treasury.'
Sometimes giving everything you have matters more than giving from your extras.
📚 Historical Context
In the first-century Jewish context, the Temple in Jerusalem was the central place for worship and offerings, where people demonstrated their devotion by giving money. Jesus observed wealthy individuals making large contributions from their abundance, but then highlighted a poor widow who gave just two small coins from her meager resources. He used this moment to teach his disciples about the true nature of giving, emphasizing that God values sacrificial offerings over ostentatious displays.
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