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Mark 12:41

King James Version (KJV)

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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.

Mark 12:41 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Mark 12:41

Theological / Devotional

Jesus sat. [The Widow’s Mites, Mark 12:41–44=Luke 21:1–4. Comment: Mark.] This incident occurred late in the day, probably Tuesday (see on Matt. 23:1, 38, 39; see Passion Week ). Jesus had just emerged victorious from a long and bitter conflict with the leaders of the nation, and was about to depart from the sacred precincts of the Temple forever.

Over against. That is, “opposite,” where He could observe the worshipers making their contributions.

Treasury. Mark does not here refer to the strong room where Temple treasure was stored and guarded, but rather to the contribution chests in the spacious Court of the Women.

Cast in. Rather, “were casting in.” Apparently one rich man after another passed by and deposited his gift.

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