41 And He sat down opposite the treasury , and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury ; and many rich people were putting in large sums . 42 A poor widow came and put in two small copper coins , which amount to a cent . 43 Calling His disciples to Him, He said to them, "Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all the contributors to the treasury ; 44 for they all put in out of their surplus , but she, out of her poverty , put in all e she owned , all she had to live on."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 12:41-44
Commentary on Mark 12:41-44
(Read Mark 12:41-44)
Let us not forget that Jesus still sees the treasury. He knows how much, and from what motives, men give to his cause. He looks at the heart, and what our views are, in giving alms; and whether we do it as unto the Lord, or only to be seen of men. It is so rare to find any who would not blame this widow, that we cannot expect to find many who will do like to her; and yet our Saviour commends her, therefore we are sure that she did well and wisely. The feeble efforts of the poor to honour their Saviour, will be commended in that day, when the splendid actions of unbelievers will be exposed to contempt.