Luke 21:2

2 He also saw a poor widow dropping in two farthings,

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 Looking up He saw the people throwing their gifts into the Treasury--the rich people.

2 He also saw a poor widow dropping in two farthings,

3 and He said, "In truth I tell you that this widow, so poor, has thrown in more than any of them.

4 For from what they could well spare they have all of them contributed to the offerings, but she in her need has thrown in all she had to live on."

5 When some were remarking about the Temple, how it was embellished with beautiful stones and dedicated gifts, He said,