4 For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.
4 All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on."
4 For they all contributed out of their abundance, but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on."
4 All these others made offerings that they'll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn't afford - she gave her all!"
4 for all these out of their abundance have put in offerings for God, but she out of her poverty put in all the livelihood that she had."
4 For they have given a tiny part of their surplus, but she, poor as she is, has given everything she has."
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 21:4
Commentary on Luke 21:1-4
(Read Luke 21:1-4)
From the offering of this poor widow, learn that what we rightly give for the relief of the poor, and the support of God's worship, is given unto God; and our Saviour sees with pleasure whatever we have in our hearts to give for the relief of his members, or for his service. Blessed Lord! the poorest of thy servants have two mites, they have a soul and a body; persuade and enable us to offer both unto thee; how happy shall we be in thine accepting of them!