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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/luke/21.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />&#8220Truly I tell you,&#8221 he said, &#8220this poor widow has put in more than all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/luke/21.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />“I tell you the truth,” Jesus said, “this poor widow has given more than all the rest of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/luke/21.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He said, "Truly I say to you that this poor widow has cast in more than all <i>of them</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/luke/21.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/luke/21.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />So He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow has put in more than all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/luke/21.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />And He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all <i>of them;</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/luke/21.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />And He said, &#8220Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all of them;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/luke/21.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />And He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all <i>of them;</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/luke/21.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />And He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow put in more than all <i>of them</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/luke/21.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in [proportionally] more than all <i>of them;</i><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/luke/21.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />“Truly I tell you,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/luke/21.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />&#8220I tell you the truth,&#8221 He said. &#8220This poor widow has put in more than all of them. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/luke/21.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/luke/21.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />And he said, "I tell you that this poor woman has put in more than all the others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/luke/21.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/luke/21.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />He said, "I can guarantee this truth: This poor widow has given more than all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/luke/21.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />He said, "I tell you that this poor widow put in more than all the others. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/luke/21.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, "I tell you with certainty, this destitute widow has dropped in more than all of them, <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/luke/21.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />?Truly I tell you,? He said, ?this poor widow has put in more than all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/luke/21.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />He said, "I tell you the truth, this poor widow has put in more than all of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/luke/21.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />He said, "Truly I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/luke/21.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Of a truth I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and He said, "In truth I tell you that this widow, so poor, has thrown in more than any of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/luke/21.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />He said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow put in more than all of them, <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/luke/21.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />and He said, “Truly I say to you that this poor widow cast in more than all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/blb/luke/21.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a></span><br />And He said, "Truly I say to you that this poor widow has cast in more than all <i>of them</i>.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/luke/21.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> and he said, 'Truly I say to you, that this poor widow did cast in more than all;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/luke/21.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />And he said, Truly I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than all:<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/luke/21.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />And he said: Verily I say to you, that this poor widow hath cast in more than they all: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/luke/21.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />And he said: “Truly, I say to you, that this poor widow has put in more than all the others.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/luke/21.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />He said, “I tell you truly, this poor widow put in more than all the rest;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/luke/21.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />He said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put in more than all of them;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/luke/21.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />And he said, Truly I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than every man.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/21.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a></span><br />And he said, “I tell you the reality, that this poor widow has cast in more than anyone.<div class="vheading2"><b>NT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/anderson/luke/21.htm">Anderson New Testament</a></span><br />And he said: Of a truth, I say to you, that this poor widow has thrown in more than they all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/godbey/luke/21.htm">Godbey New Testament</a></span><br />And He said; <FR>Truly I say unto you, That this poor widow cast in more than all.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/haweis/luke/21.htm">Haweis New Testament</a></span><br />And he said, Of a truth I tell you that this poor widow hath put in more than all they:<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/mace/luke/21.htm">Mace New Testament</a></span><br />and he said, I declare unto you, that this poor widow has thrown in more than they all.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wey/luke/21.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a></span><br />and He said, "In truth I tell you that this widow, so poor, has thrown in more than any of them.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worrell/luke/21.htm">Worrell New Testament</a></span><br />And He said, <FR>"Truly I say to you, this poor widow cast <i>in</i> more than <i>they</i> all;<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/worsley/luke/21.htm">Worsley New Testament</a></span><br />And He said, <FR>Verily I tell you, this poor widow hath put in more than <Fr><i>they</i><FR> all.<Fr><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/luke/21-3.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=8196" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/luke/21.htm">The Poor Widow's Offering</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">2</span>and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. <span class="reftext">3</span><span class="highl"><a href="/greek/230.htm" title="230: Alēthōs (Adv) -- Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.">“Truly</a> <a href="/greek/3004.htm" title="3004: legō (V-PIA-1S) -- (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. ">I tell</a> <a href="/greek/4771.htm" title="4771: hymin (PPro-D2P) -- You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.">you,” </a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. "></a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">He said,</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because."></a> <a href="/greek/3778.htm" title="3778: hautē (DPro-NFS) -- This; he, she, it. ">“this</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/4434.htm" title="4434: ptōchē (Adj-NFS) -- Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. ">poor</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: hē (Art-NFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/5503.htm" title="5503: chēra (N-NFS) -- Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively.">widow</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: ebalen (V-AIA-3S) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">has put in</a> <a href="/greek/4119.htm" title="4119: pleion (Adj-ANS-C) -- Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.">more</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pantōn (Adj-GMP) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">than all the others.</a> </span> <span class="reftext">4</span>For they all contributed out of their surplus, but she out of her poverty has put in all she had to live on.”…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Mark 12:43</a></span><br />Jesus called His disciples to Him and said, “Truly I tell you, this poor widow has put more than all the others into the treasury.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/12-41.htm">Matthew 12:41</a></span><br />The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a></span><br />For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a></span><br />Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/acts/20-35.htm">Acts 20:35</a></span><br />In everything, I showed you that by this kind of hard work we must help the weak, remembering the words of the Lord Jesus Himself: ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/philippians/4-18.htm">Philippians 4:18</a></span><br />I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a></span><br />Listen, my beloved brothers: Has not God chosen the poor of this world to be rich in faith and to inherit the kingdom He promised those who love Him?<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a></span><br />Instruct those who are rich in the present age not to be conceited and not to put their hope in the uncertainty of wealth, but in God, who richly provides all things for us to enjoy. / Instruct them to do good, to be rich in good works, and to be generous and ready to share, / treasuring up for themselves a firm foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/6-19.htm">Matthew 6:19-21</a></span><br />Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. / But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. / For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/19-21.htm">Matthew 19:21</a></span><br />Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.”<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a></span><br />Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a></span><br />Honor the LORD with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your crops; / then your barns will be filled with plenty, and your vats will overflow with new wine.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a></span><br />Bring the full tithe into the storehouse, so that there may be food in My house. Test Me in this,” says the LORD of Hosts. “See if I will not open the windows of heaven and pour out for you blessing without measure.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_kings/17-10.htm">1 Kings 17:10-16</a></span><br />So Elijah got up and went to Zarephath. When he arrived at the city gate, there was a widow gathering sticks. Elijah called to her and said, “Please bring me a little water in a cup, so that I may drink.” / And as she was going to get it, he called to her and said, “Please bring me a piece of bread.” / But she replied, “As surely as the LORD your God lives, I have no bread—only a handful of flour in a jar and a little oil in a jug. Look, I am gathering a couple of sticks to take home and prepare a meal for myself and my son, so that we may eat it and die.” ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_kings/4-1.htm">2 Kings 4:1-7</a></span><br />Now the wife of one of the sons of the prophets cried out to Elisha, “Your servant, my husband, is dead, and you know that your servant feared the LORD. And now his creditor is coming to take my two children as his slaves!” / “How can I help you?” asked Elisha. “Tell me, what do you have in the house?” She answered, “Your servant has nothing in the house but a jar of oil.” / “Go,” said Elisha, “borrow empty jars from all your neighbors. Do not gather just a few. ...</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">And he said, Of a truth I say to you, that this poor widow has cast in more than they all:</p><p class="hdg">Of.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/4-25.htm">Luke 4:25</a></b></br> But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/9-27.htm">Luke 9:27</a></b></br> But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/luke/12-44.htm">Luke 12:44</a></b></br> Of a truth I say unto you, that he will make him ruler over all that he hath.</p><p class="hdg">more.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-29</a></b></br> And they came, every one whose heart stirred him up, and every one whom his spirit made willing, <i>and</i> they brought the LORD'S offering to the work of the tabernacle of the congregation, and for all his service, and for the holy garments… </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Mark 12:43,44</a></b></br> And he called <i>unto him</i> his disciples, and saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That this poor widow hath cast more in, than all they which have cast into the treasury: … </p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/mark/14-8.htm">Mark 14:8,9</a></b></br> She hath done what she could: she is come aforehand to anoint my body to the burying… </p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/20-47.htm">Others</a> <a href="/luke/21-2.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/17-2.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/luke/20-21.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/luke/18-29.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/luke/21-2.htm">Widow</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/luke/22-27.htm">Others</a> <a href="/john/12-5.htm">Poor</a> <a href="/luke/21-4.htm">Thrown</a> <a href="/luke/21-32.htm">Truth</a> <a href="/luke/21-32.htm">Verily</a> <a href="/acts/9-39.htm">Widow</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 21</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Jesus commends the poor widow.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">5. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-5.htm">He foretells the destruction of the temple, and of the city Jerusalem;</a></span><br><span class="reftext">25. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-25.htm">the signs also which shall be before the last day.</a></span><br><span class="reftext">34. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/luke/21-34.htm">He exhorts them to be watchful.</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div><br /><br />  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div><br /><br />  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div><br /><br /> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> <br /><br /> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/21.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/21.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div><b>“Truly I tell you,”</b><br>This phrase is a solemn declaration by Jesus, often used to emphasize the truth and importance of what follows. It is a common introduction in the Gospels, indicating that Jesus is about to reveal a significant spiritual truth. The use of "truly" underscores the certainty and authority of His words, reflecting His role as a divine teacher. This phrase is similar to the Hebrew "Amen," which means "so be it" or "truth," and is used to affirm the reliability of a statement.<p><b>He said,</b><br>This indicates that Jesus is speaking directly to His disciples and those around Him. The context of this passage is Jesus teaching in the temple courts in Jerusalem, a place of significant religious activity and authority. His teachings often challenged the prevailing religious norms and highlighted deeper spiritual truths.<p><b>“this poor widow has put in more than all the others.”</b><br>The "poor widow" represents the marginalized and vulnerable in society, often overlooked and undervalued. In the cultural and historical context, widows were among the most destitute, lacking a male protector or provider. Jesus' observation highlights the widow's sacrificial giving, contrasting it with the contributions of the wealthy. Her offering, though monetarily small, was of greater value in God's eyes because it was given out of her poverty and with complete trust in God. This teaching aligns with the biblical principle that God values the heart and intent behind the gift more than the amount (<a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>). It also reflects the theme of God's preferential concern for the poor and humble, as seen throughout Scripture (<a href="/james/2-5.htm">James 2:5</a>). This act of the widow can be seen as a type of Christ's own sacrificial giving, where He gave everything for humanity.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a></b><br>The central figure in this passage, Jesus is observing and teaching in the temple. His teachings often challenge societal norms and reveal deeper spiritual truths.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_poor_widow.htm">The Poor Widow</a></b><br>A woman of humble means who gives two small coins, known as mites, into the temple treasury. Her act of giving is highlighted by Jesus as an example of true generosity and faith.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_temple.htm">The Temple</a></b><br>The setting of this event, the temple in Jerusalem, serves as a place of worship and teaching. It is also a place where societal and religious practices are observed and sometimes critiqued by Jesus.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_rich.htm">The Rich</a></b><br>Those who are giving large amounts of money to the temple treasury, but whose giving is contrasted with that of the poor widow.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/true_generosity.htm">True Generosity</a></b><br>True generosity is measured by the heart and sacrifice, not by the amount given. The widow's offering, though small, was significant because it was all she had.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/f/faith_and_trust.htm">Faith and Trust</a></b><br>The widow's act of giving all she had demonstrates profound faith and trust in God's provision. We are called to trust God with our resources, knowing He is our provider.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/g/god's_perspective.htm">God's Perspective</a></b><br>God values the intentions and sacrifices behind our actions. We should strive to align our giving and service with a heart that seeks to honor God.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/c/challenge_of_materialism.htm">Challenge of Materialism</a></b><br>This passage challenges us to examine our own attitudes towards wealth and giving. Are we giving out of abundance or out of sacrifice?<br><br><b><a href="/topical/e/encouragement_for_the_humble.htm">Encouragement for the Humble</a></b><br>Those who feel their contributions are insignificant should be encouraged that God sees and values their sacrifices.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_21.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 21</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/how_impactful_is_a_small_contribution.htm">How significant is one small contribution in a large context?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what_does_the_widow's_mite_teach.htm">What lesson does the widow's mite teach about giving?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/bible's_view_on_work-life_balance.htm">What is worth doing even if done poorly?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/what's_worth_doing_poorly.htm">What is worth doing even if done poorly?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/21.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(3) <span class= "bld">Of a truth.</span>--St. Luke's use (according to the better MSS.) of the Greek for "truly," instead of St. Mark's "Amen" (so in the Greek), may, perhaps, be noted as characteristic.<p><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/luke/21-3.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div><span class="word">“Truly</span><br /><span class="grk">Ἀληθῶς</span> <span class="translit">(Alēthōs)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adverb<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_230.htm">Strong's 230: </a> </span><span class="str2">Truly, really, certainly, surely. Adverb from alethes; truly.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">I tell</span><br /><span class="grk">λέγω</span> <span class="translit">(legō)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3004.htm">Strong's 3004: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">you,”</span><br /><span class="grk">ὑμῖν</span> <span class="translit">(hymin)</span><br /><span class="parse">Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4771.htm">Strong's 4771: </a> </span><span class="str2">You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">He said,</span><br /><span class="grk">εἶπεν</span> <span class="translit">(eipen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> </span><span class="str2">Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">“this</span><br /><span class="grk">αὕτη</span> <span class="translit">(hautē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Demonstrative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3778.htm">Strong's 3778: </a> </span><span class="str2">This; he, she, it. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">poor</span><br /><span class="grk">πτωχὴ</span> <span class="translit">(ptōchē)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4434.htm">Strong's 4434: </a> </span><span class="str2">Poor, destitute, spiritually poor, either in a good sense (humble devout persons) or bad. </span><br /><br /><span class="word">widow</span><br /><span class="grk">χήρα</span> <span class="translit">(chēra)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_5503.htm">Strong's 5503: </a> </span><span class="str2">Feminine of a presumed derivative apparently from the base of chasma through the idea of deficiency; a widow, literally or figuratively.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">has put in</span><br /><span class="grk">ἔβαλεν</span> <span class="translit">(ebalen)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> </span><span class="str2">(a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">more</span><br /><span class="grk">πλεῖον</span> <span class="translit">(pleion)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular - Comparative<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_4119.htm">Strong's 4119: </a> </span><span class="str2">Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.</span><br /><br /><span class="word">than all [the others].</span><br /><span class="grk">πάντων</span> <span class="translit">(pantōn)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - Genitive Masculine Plural<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> </span><span class="str2">All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/luke/21-3.htm">Luke 21:3 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/luke/21-3.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 21:3 He said Truly I tell you this (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/21-2.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 21:2"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 21:2" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/21-4.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 21:4"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 21:4" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>