Luke 21:3

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

Luke 21:3 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 21:3

And he said
To his disciples, as the Ethiopic version adds; these he called to him, upon this occasion, as appears from ( Mark 12:43 ) of a truth I say unto you, that this poor woman hath cast in more
than they all:
than all the rich men; not in quantity, but in proportion to her ability; (See Gill on Mark 12:43).

Luke 21:3 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,