Luke 21:2

2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins.

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 rich people putting their gifts into the temple offering boxes.

2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins.

3 "What I'm about to tell you is true," Jesus said. "That poor widow has put in more than all the others.

4 All of those other people gave a lot because they are rich. But even though she is poor, she put in everything. She had nothing left to live on."

5 Some of Jesus' disciples were talking about the temple. They spoke about how it was decorated with beautiful stones and with gifts that honored God. But Jesus asked,