Luke 21:2

2 Then he saw a poor widow put in two pennies.

Luke 21:2 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:2

And he saw also a certain poor widow
Whom he took particular notice of above all the rest: the poor, and the widow, are regarded by him, and are his care; nor are their mean services, done in faith, and from a principle of love, despised by him, but preferred to the greater services of others, where faith and love are wanting: casting in thither two mites;
the value of a farthing. The Persic version renders it, "two bottoms of yarn"; (See Gill on Mark 12:42):

Luke 21:2 In-Context

1 Just then he looked up and saw the rich people dropping offerings in the collection plate.

2 Then he saw a poor widow put in two pennies.

3 He said, "The plain truth is that this widow has given by far the largest offering today.

4 All these others made offerings that they'll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn't afford - she gave her all!"

5 One day people were standing around talking about the Temple, remarking how beautiful it was, the splendor of its stonework and memorial gifts. Jesus said,