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Mark 12:43

Mark 12:44 cpdv — For they all gave from their abundance, yet truly, she gave from her scarcity, even all that she had, her entire living…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"For they all gave from their abundance, yet truly, she gave from her scarcity, even all that she had, her entire living.” "

— Mark 12:44, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Mark 12 — Context

41

And Jesus, sitting opposite the offertory box, considered the way in which the crowd cast coins into the offertory, and that many of the wealthy cast in a great deal.

42

But when one poor widow had arrived, she put in two small coins, which is a quarter.

43

And calling together his disciples, he said to them: “Amen I say to you, that this poor widow has put in more than all those who contributed to the offertory.

44

For they all gave from their abundance, yet truly, she gave from her scarcity, even all that she had, her entire living.”

Mark 12:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Mark 12:44 say?
Mark 12:44 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “For they all gave from their abundance, yet truly, she gave from her scarcity, even all that she had, her entire living.” ”
Where is Mark 12:44 in the Bible?
Mark 12:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Mark, chapter 12, verse 44.
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 12:44.
What translation should I read Mark 12:44 in?
Mark 12:44 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 12:44?
Mark 12:44 reads (CPDV): “For they all gave from their abundance, yet truly, she gave from her scarcity, even all that she had, her entire 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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