Parallel Bible results for "Mark 12:39-44"

Mark 12:39-44

The Message Bible MSG

39 basking in prominent positions, sitting at the head table at every church function.

40 And all the time they are exploiting the weak and helpless. The longer their prayers, the worse they get. But they'll pay for it in the end."

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.

42 One poor widow came up and put in two small coins - a measly two cents.

43 Jesus called his disciples over and said, "The truth is that this poor widow gave more to the collection than all the others put together.

44 All the others gave what they'll never miss; she gave extravagantly what she couldn't afford - she gave her all."

New International Version NIV

39 and have the most important seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets.

40 They devour widows’ houses and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will be punished most severely.”

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.

42 But a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth only a few cents.

43 Calling his disciples to him, Jesus said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more into the treasury than all the others.

44 They all gave out of their wealth; but she, out of her poverty, put in everything—all she had to live on.”