41 Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.
41 And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums.
41 Sitting across from the offering box, he was observing how the crowd tossed money in for the collection. Many of the rich were making large contributions.
41 Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much.
41 Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts.
211 And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.
211 As Jesus looked up, he saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury.
211 Jesus
211 Just then he looked up and saw the rich people dropping offerings in the collection plate.
211 And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury,
211 While Jesus was in the Temple, he watched the rich people dropping their gifts in the collection box.
(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!
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Mark 12:41
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.