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Luke 21:3 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 21:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 21 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:”
Luke 21:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 21:3
And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all. Jesus makes His evaluation explicit with the solemn formula alēthōs legō hymin (ἀληθῶς λέγω ὑμῖν, 'truly I say to you')—this is authoritative revelation, not opinion. His assessment contradicts all visible evidence. The widow gave less than anyone economically, yet Jesus declares she gave pleion pantōn (πλεῖον πάντων, 'more than all').This reveals God's radically different accounting system. Human calculation measures output; God measures proportion and sacrifice. The wealthy gave thousands while reta...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 21:3
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“it is acceptable according to what you have”
“How that in a great trial of affliction the abundance of their joy and their deep poverty abounded unto the riches of their liberality.”
“Truly I perceive that God doesn't show favoritism;,Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:,,,,,,,,”
“and said to them”
“everyone whose heart stirred him up”
“there were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah”
“who will in no way taste of death”
“She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying.”
“that he will set him over all that he has.”