41
And he sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the multitude putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums.
42
And a poor widow came, and put in two copper coins, which make a penny.
43
And he called his disciples to him, and said to them, "Truly, I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the treasury.
44
For they all contributed out of their abundance; but she out of her poverty has put in everything she had, her whole living."
Revised Standard Version of the Bible, copyright 1952 [2nd edition, 1971] by the Division of Christian Education of the National Council of the Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved.