Mark 12:42 bbe — And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing.

Bible in Basic English

"And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing."

— Mark 12:42, Bible in Basic English

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Mark 12 — Context

And to have the chief seats in the Synagogues and the first places at feasts;

Who take away the property of widows, and before the eyes of men make long prayers; these will be judged more hardly.

And he took a seat by the place where the money was kept, and saw how the people put money into the boxes: and a number who had wealth put in much.

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.

Mark 12:42 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:42 say?

Mark 12:42 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing.”

Where is Mark 12:42 in the Bible?

Mark 12:42 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 42.

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.

What translation should I read Mark 12:42 in?

Mark 12:42 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?

Mark 12:42 reads (BBE): “And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing.” 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.

Mark 12:42 bbe — And there came a poor widow, and she put in two little bits of money, which make a farthing.

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