Mark 12:43 Meaning and Explanation
“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:”
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Read Full Chapter →Jesus calls his disciples and solemnly declares that the poor widow has put in more than all the others.
What Does Mark 12:43 Mean?
Jesus summons the disciples for a deliberate lesson, opening with his solemn "Verily I say unto you." The verdict overturns the visible ledger: this widow, with her two small coins, has given more than all the rich donors together.
Heaven keeps different books. Gifts are weighed by what they cost the giver, not by what they count in the chest -- which means the smallest offering can outweigh the largest, and no one is too poor to give greatly. The widow never knew she was seen; she never heard the commendation. Much of what God treasures is done that way: unnoticed below, recorded above (Matthew 6:4).
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What does Mark 12:43 mean?
Jesus calls his disciples and solemnly declares that the poor widow has put in more than all the others.