Mark 12:42
“And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.”
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Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Two mites - The word translated “mite” denotes a small coin made of brass - the smallest in use among the Jews. The…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Mark 12:41-44
This passage of story was not in Matthew, but is here and in Luke; it is Christ's commendation of the poor widow, that…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
a certain poor widow One of the helpless class which He had just described as devouredby the extortion of the Scribes…