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Mark 12:42-1953 kjv — And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disc…

King James Version

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And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

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And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

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For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

— Mark 12:42-1953, King James Version

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Mark 12:42-1953 in Other Translations

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  • ASV

    “And there came a poor widow, and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than all they that are casting into the treasury: for they all did cast in of their superfluity; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. ”

  • WEB

    “A poor widow came, and she cast in two small brass coins, which equal a quadrans coin. He called his disciples to himself, and said to them, "Most certainly I tell you, this poor widow gave more than all those who are giving into the treasury, for they all gave out of their abundance, but she, out of her poverty, gave all that she had to live on."”

  • NET

    “And a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, worth less than a penny. He called his disciples and said to them,“I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put more into the offering box than all the others. For they all gave out of their wealth. But she, out of her poverty, put in what she had to live on, everything she had.””

  • DRB

    “And there came a certain poor widow: and she cast in two mites, which make a farthing. And calling his disciples together, he saith to them: Amen I say to you, this poor widow hath cast in more than all they who have cast into the treasury. For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want cast in all she had, even her whole living. ”

  • BBE

    “And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing. And he made his disciples come to him, and said to them, Truly I say to you, This poor widow has put in more than all those who are putting money into the box: Because they all put in something out of what they had no need for; but she out of her need put in all she had, even all her living.”

  • KJVA

    “And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. ”

Mark 12 — Context

39

And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:

40

Which devour widows’ houses, and for a pretence make long prayers: these shall receive greater damnation.

41

And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

42

And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.

43

And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury:

44

For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living.

Mark 12:42-1953 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Mark 12:42-1953 say?
Mark 12:42-1953 in the King James Version reads: “And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. ”
Where is Mark 12:42-1953 in the Bible?
Mark 12:42-1953 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verses 42–1953.
Who wrote Mark?
Mark is traditionally attributed to John Mark, companion of Peter and Paul. Early tradition (Papias, c. AD 130) reports Mark wrote down Peter's preaching. It was written c. AD 55–65.
What is the book of Mark about?
Mark is the shortest, fastest-paced Gospel — "immediately" is its favorite word. It portrays Jesus as the powerful, suffering Servant who acts, heals, casts out demons, and finally gives his life as a ransom for many. The story moves with urgency from Galilee to a cross outside Jerusalem.
What are the major themes of Mark?
Mark explores themes including Servant, Action, Suffering, Discipleship, Cross. These themes shape the meaning and context of Mark 12:42-1953.
What translation should I read Mark 12:42-1953 in?
Mark 12:42-1953 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 Mark 12:42-1953?
Mark 12:42-1953 reads (KJV): “And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. And he called unto him his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: For all they did cast in of their abundance; but she of her want did cast in all that she had, even all her living. ” 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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