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Mark 12:41 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Mark 12:41 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Mark chapter 12 verse 41 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Widow's Offering
“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. money: a piece of brass money”
Mark 12:41 (KJV)
Commentary on Mark 12:41
Jesus 'sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury' (καθίσας κατέναντι τοῦ γαζοφυλακίου ἐθεώρει πῶς ὁ ὄχλος βάλλει χαλκὸν εἰς τὸ γαζοφυλάκιον). The 'treasury' (gazophylakion, γαζοφυλάκιον) was the temple court with thirteen trumpet-shaped receptacles for offerings. Jesus observed 'how' people gave—not just amounts but attitudes. He saw 'many that were rich cast in much' (πολλοὶ πλούσιοι ἔβαλλον πολλά)—large sums attracting attention. Jesus evaluates giving not by absolute amount but proportionate sacrifice and heart motivation. God sees beyond external...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Mark 12:41
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“and saw the rich people who were putting their gifts into the treasury.”
“and bored a hole in the lid of it”
“as he taught in the temple. Yet no one arrested him”
“and said”