Luke 21:3

3 And he said, Truly I say to you, This poor widow has given more than all of them:

Luke 21:3 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:3

And he said
To his disciples, as the Ethiopic version adds; these he called to him, upon this occasion, as appears from ( Mark 12:43 ) of a truth I say unto you, that this poor woman hath cast in more
than they all:
than all the rich men; not in quantity, but in proportion to her ability; (See Gill on Mark 12:43).

Luke 21:3 In-Context

1 And looking up, he saw the men of wealth putting their offerings in the money-box.

2 And he saw a certain poor widow putting in a farthing.

3 And he said, Truly I say to you, This poor widow has given more than all of them:

4 For they gave out of their wealth, having more than enough for themselves: but she, even out of her need, has put in all her living.

5 And some were talking about the Temple, how it was made fair with beautiful stones and with offerings, but he said,