Luke 21:2 kjv — And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

King James Version

"And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites."

— Luke 21:2, King James Version

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Luke 21 — Context

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And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury.

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And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.

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And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:

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For all these have of their abundance cast in unto the offerings of God: but she of her penury hath cast in all the living that she had.

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And as some spake of the temple, how it was adorned with goodly stones and gifts, he said,

Luke 21:2 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 21:2 say?
Luke 21:2 in the King James Version reads: “And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.”
Where is Luke 21:2 in the Bible?
Luke 21:2 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 21, verse 2.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 21:2.
What translation should I read Luke 21:2 in?
Luke 21:2 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 21:2?
Luke 21:2 reads (KJV): “And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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