Luke 21:1

The Passion Translation

Jesus observed all the wealthy coming into the temple courts wanting to be noticed as they came with their offerings.

Cross References

John 8:20

(Jesus taught all these things while standing in the treasure room of the temple. And no one dared to arrest him, for it wasn’t yet his time to surrender to men.)

Matthew 27:6

The chief priests, picking up the pieces of silver, said, “We can’t keep this, for it’s unlawful to put blood money into the temple treasury.”

Joshua 6:19

Everything made of silver, gold, bronze, and iron is sacred and devoted to Yahweh; place all of it in Yahweh’s treasury!”

Joshua 6:24

Then they burned Jericho to the ground and all that was within it. Only the silver and gold, brass, and iron were placed into the treasury of Yahweh’s house.

Luke 20:47

And for an offering they will pray long religious prayers at the homes of widows, cheating them out of their very livelihood. Beware of them all, because one day the Judge will strip them of honor, and judge them severely.”