And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
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Verse 42 is found in chapter 12 of Mark. Jesus challenges an incomplete understanding of the Messiah’s identity and then highlights the offering of a poor widow. The scene contrasts religious appearance with genuine devotion, placing the value of sacrifice in relation to what it truly costs.
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Compare Mark 12:42 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Und es kam eine arme Witwe und legte zwei Scherflein ein; die machen einen Heller.
Y como vino una viuda pobre, echó dos blancas, que son un maravedí.
Il vint aussi une pauvre veuve, elle y mit deux petites pièces, faisant un quart de sou.
Ed una povera vedova venne, e vi gettò due piccioli, che sono un quattrino.
Vindo, porém, uma pobre viúva, deitou duas pequenas moedas, que valiam meio centavo.
有一個窮寡婦來,投了兩個小文錢 ,就是一個大文錢 。
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