Luke 21:2

2 Then he saw a poor widow putting two small copper coins into the box.

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 As Jesus looked up, he saw some rich people putting their gifts into the Temple money box.

2 Then he saw a poor widow putting two small copper coins into the box.

3 He said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow gave more than all those rich people.

4 They gave only what they did not need. This woman is very poor, but she gave all she had to live on."

5 Some people were talking about the Temple and how it was decorated with beautiful stones and gifts offered to God. But Jesus said,