New International Version“Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
New Living Translation“I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them.
English Standard VersionAnd he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.
Berean Standard Bible“Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
Berean Literal BibleAnd He said, "Truly I say to you that this poor widow has cast in more than all of them.
King James BibleAnd he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:
New King James VersionSo He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all;
New American Standard BibleAnd He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them;
NASB 1995And He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them;
NASB 1977And He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them;
Legacy Standard BibleAnd He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them.
Amplified BibleHe said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in [proportionally] more than all of them;
Christian Standard Bible“Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all of them.
Holman Christian Standard Bible“I tell you the truth,” He said. “This poor widow has put in more than all of them.
American Standard VersionAnd he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all:
Contemporary English VersionAnd he said, "I tell you that this poor woman has put in more than all the others.
English Revised VersionAnd he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationHe said, "I can guarantee this truth: This poor widow has given more than all the others.
Good News TranslationHe said, "I tell you that this poor widow put in more than all the others.
International Standard VersionHe said, "I tell you with certainty, this destitute widow has dropped in more than all of them,
NET BibleHe said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.
New Heart English BibleHe said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them,
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd he said, Of a truth I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all.
Weymouth New Testamentand He said, "In truth I tell you that this widow, so poor, has thrown in more than any of them. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
World English BibleHe said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them, Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow cast in more than all;
Berean Literal BibleAnd He said, "Truly I say to you that this poor widow has cast in more than all of them.
Young's Literal Translation and he said, 'Truly I say to you, that this poor widow did cast in more than all;
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd he said, Truly I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than all: Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd he said: Verily I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd he said: “Truly, I say to you, that this poor widow has put in more than all the others.
New American BibleHe said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest;
New Revised Standard VersionHe said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them; Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd he said, Truly I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than every man.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd he said, “I tell you the reality, that this poor widow has cast in more than anyone. NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd he said: Of a truth, I say to you, that this poor widow has thrown in more than they all.
Godbey New TestamentAnd He said; Truly I say unto you, That this poor widow cast in more than all.
Haweis New Testament
And he said, Of a truth I tell you that this poor widow hath put in more than all they:
Mace New Testament
and he said, I declare unto you, that this poor widow has thrown in more than they all.
Weymouth New Testament
and He said, "In truth I tell you that this widow, so poor, has thrown in more than any of them.
Worrell New Testament
And He said,"Truly I say to you, this poor widow castin more thanthey all;
Worsley New Testament
And He said,Verily I tell you, this poor widow hath put in more thanthey all.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Poor Widow's Offering… 2and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. 3“TrulyI tellyou,”He said,“thispoorwidowhas put inmorethan all the others.4For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”…
Cross References Mark 12:43Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury.
Matthew 12:41The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.
2 Corinthians 8:12For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.
2 Corinthians 9:7Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.
Acts 20:35In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”
Philippians 4:18I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.
James 2:5Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?
1 Timothy 6:17-19Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.
Matthew 6:19-21Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.
Matthew 19:21Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”
Proverbs 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
Proverbs 3:9-10Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.
Malachi 3:10Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.
1 Kings 17:10-16So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” / But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” ...
2 Kings 4:1-7Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...
Treasury of Scripture And he said, Of a truth I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than they all: Of. Luke 4:25 But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land; Luke 9:27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. Luke 12:44 Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath. more. Exodus 35:21-29 And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing,and they brought the LORD'S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments… Mark 12:43,44 And he calledunto 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: … Mark 14:8,9 She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying… Jump to Previous CastOthersPoorThrownTruthVerilyWidowJump to Next CastOthersPoorThrownTruthVerilyWidowLuke 21 1.Jesus commends the poor widow.5.He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem;25.the signs also which shall be before the last day.34.He exhorts them to be watchful.“Truly I tell you,”This phrase is a solemn declaration by Jesus, often used to emphasize the truth and importance of what follows. It is a common introduction in the Gospels, indicating that Jesus is about to reveal a significant spiritual truth. The use of "truly" underscores the certainty and authority of His words, reflecting His role as a divine teacher. This phrase is similar to the Hebrew "Amen," which means "so be it" or "truth," and is used to affirm the reliability of a statement. He said,
This indicates that Jesus is speaking directly to His disciples and those around Him. The context of this passage is Jesus teaching in the temple courts in Jerusalem, a place of significant religious activity and authority. His teachings often challenged the prevailing religious norms and highlighted deeper spiritual truths. “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.”
The "poor widow" represents the marginalized and vulnerable in society, often overlooked and undervalued. In the cultural and historical context, widows were among the most destitute, lacking a male protector or provider. Jesus' observation highlights the widow's sacrificial giving, contrasting it with the contributions of the wealthy. Her offering, though monetarily small, was of greater value in God's eyes because it was given out of her poverty and with complete trust in God. This teaching aligns with the biblical principle that God values the heart and intent behind the gift more than the amount (1 Samuel 16:7). It also reflects the theme of God's preferential concern for the poor and humble, as seen throughout Scripture (James 2:5). This act of the widow can be seen as a type of Christ's own sacrificial giving, where He gave everything for humanity. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is observing and teaching in the temple. His teachings often challenge societal norms and reveal deeper spiritual truths. 2. The Poor WidowA woman of humble means who gives two small coins, known as mites, into the temple treasury. Her act of giving is highlighted by Jesus as an example of true generosity and faith. 3. The TempleThe setting of this event, the temple in Jerusalem, serves as a place of worship and teaching. It is also a place where societal and religious practices are observed and sometimes critiqued by Jesus. 4. The RichThose who are giving large amounts of money to the temple treasury, but whose giving is contrasted with that of the poor widow. Teaching Points True GenerosityTrue generosity is measured by the heart and sacrifice, not by the amount given. The widow's offering, though small, was significant because it was all she had. Faith and TrustThe widow's act of giving all she had demonstrates profound faith and trust in God's provision. We are called to trust God with our resources, knowing He is our provider. God's PerspectiveGod values the intentions and sacrifices behind our actions. We should strive to align our giving and service with a heart that seeks to honor God. Challenge of MaterialismThis passage challenges us to examine our own attitudes towards wealth and giving. Are we giving out of abundance or out of sacrifice? Encouragement for the HumbleThose who feel their contributions are insignificant should be encouraged that God sees and values their sacrifices. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 21
How significant is one small contribution in a large context?
What lesson does the widow's mite teach about giving?
What is worth doing even if done poorly?
What is worth doing even if done poorly?(3) Of a truth.--St. Luke's use (according to the better MSS.) of the Greek for "truly," instead of St. Mark's "Amen" (so in the Greek), may, perhaps, be noted as characteristic.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek “TrulyἈληθῶς(Alēthōs)Adverb
Strong's 230:Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.I tellλέγω(legō)Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 3004:(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command.you,”ὑμῖν(hymin)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.He said,εἶπεν(eipen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.“thisαὕτη(hautē)Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3778:This; he, she, it.poorπτωχὴ(ptōchē)Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 4434:Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad.widowχήρα(chēra)Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5503:Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively.has put inἔβαλεν(ebalen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 906:(a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.moreπλεῖον(pleion)Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative
Strong's 4119:Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.than all [the others].πάντων(pantōn)Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.
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