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Mark 12:42

New Century Version

Then a poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which were only worth a few cents.

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I wish you were like my brother who fed at my mother’s breasts. If I found you outside, I would kiss you, and no one would look down on me.

Those who give one of these little ones a cup of cold water because they are my followers will truly get their reward.”

I tell you the truth, you will not leave there until you have paid everything you owe.

Jesus sat near the Temple money box and watched the people put in their money. Many rich people gave large sums of money.

Calling his followers to him, Jesus said, “I tell you the truth, this poor widow gave more than all those rich people.

I tell you, you will not get out of there until you have paid everything you owe.”

Then he saw a poor widow putting two small copper coins into the box.

If you want to give, your gift will be accepted. It will be judged by what you have, not by what you do not have.

They have been tested by great troubles, and they are very poor. But they gave much because of their great joy.