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Many rich people threw in large amounts. <a href="/nlt/mark/12.htm">New Living Translation</a> Jesus sat down near the collection box in the Temple and watched as the crowds dropped in their money. Many rich people put in large amounts. <a href="/esv/mark/12.htm">English Standard Version</a> And he sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box. Many rich people put in large sums. <a href="/bsb/mark/12.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. <a href="/blb/mark/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having sat down opposite the treasury, He was watching how the crowd cast money into the treasury; and many rich were casting in much. <a href="/kjv/mark/12.htm">King James Bible</a> 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. <a href="/nkjv/mark/12.htm">New King James Version</a> Now Jesus sat opposite the treasury and saw how the people put money into the treasury. And many who were rich put in much. <a href="/nasb_/mark/12.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and began watching how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large amounts. <a href="/nasb/mark/12.htm">NASB 1995</a> And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the people were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. <a href="/nasb77/mark/12.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the multitude were putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. <a href="/lsb/mark/12.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> And He sat down opposite the treasury, and began observing how the crowd was putting money into the treasury; and many rich people were putting in large sums. <a href="/amp/mark/12.htm">Amplified Bible</a> And He sat down opposite the [temple] treasury, and began watching how the people were putting money into the treasury. And many rich people were putting in large sums. <a href="/csb/mark/12.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Sitting across from the temple treasury, he watched how the crowd dropped money into the treasury. Many rich people were putting in large sums. <a href="/hcsb/mark/12.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Sitting across from the temple treasury, He watched how the crowd dropped money into the treasury. Many rich people were putting in large sums. <a href="/asv/mark/12.htm">American Standard Version</a> And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. <a href="/cev/mark/12.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus was sitting in the temple near the offering box and watching people put in their gifts. He noticed that many rich people were giving a lot of money. <a href="/erv/mark/12.htm">English Revised Version</a> And he sat down over against the treasury, and beheld how the multitude cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much. <a href="/gwt/mark/12.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> As Jesus sat facing the temple offering box, he watched how [much] money people put into it. Many rich people put in large amounts. <a href="/gnt/mark/12.htm">Good News Translation</a> As Jesus sat near the Temple treasury, he watched the people as they dropped in their money. Many rich men dropped in a lot of money; <a href="/isv/mark/12.htm">International Standard Version</a> As Jesus sat facing the offering box, he watched how the crowd was dropping their money into it. Many rich people were dropping in large amounts. <a href="/msb/mark/12.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> As Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, He watched the crowd putting money into it. And many rich people put in large amounts. <a href="/net/mark/12.htm">NET Bible</a> Then he sat down opposite the offering box, and watched the crowd putting coins into it. Many rich people were throwing in large amounts. <a href="/nheb/mark/12.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And he sat down opposite the treasury, and saw how the crowd cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much. <a href="/wbt/mark/12.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> 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. <a href="/wey/mark/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Having taken a seat opposite the Treasury, He observed how the people were dropping money into the Treasury, and that many of the wealthy threw in large sums. <a href="/web/mark/12.htm">World English Bible</a> Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/mark/12.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> And Jesus having sat down opposite the treasury, was beholding how the multitude puts brass into the treasury, and many rich were putting in much, <a href="/blb/mark/12.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having sat down opposite the treasury, He was watching how the crowd cast money into the treasury; and many rich were casting in much. <a href="/ylt/mark/12.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having sat down over-against the treasury, was beholding how the multitude do put brass into the treasury, and many rich were putting in much, <a href="/slt/mark/12.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus having sat over against the royal treasury, saw how the crowds cast money into the treasury: and many rich cast in much.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/mark/12.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And Jesus sitting over against the treasury, beheld how the people cast money into the treasury, and many that were rich cast in much. <a href="/cpdv/mark/12.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> And Jesus, sitting opposite the offertory box, considered the way in which the crowd cast coins into the offertory, and that many of the wealthy cast in a great deal. <a href="/nabre/mark/12.htm">New American Bible</a> He sat down opposite the treasury and observed how the crowd put money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums. <a href="/nrsvce/mark/12.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> He sat down opposite the treasury, and watched the crowd putting money into the treasury. Many rich people put in large sums.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/mark/12.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And when Jesus sat towards the treasury, he watched how the people cast their alms into the treasury; and many rich men were casting in a great deal. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/mark/12.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And when Yeshua sat down near the treasury, he beheld how the crowds cast money into the treasury and many rich men were casting in much<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/mark/12.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> And Jesus, sitting opposite the treasury, observed how the multitude threw money into the treasury. And many rich persons threw in much. <a href="/godbey/mark/12.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And He sitting in front of the treasury, was seeing how the multitudes are casting their money into the treasury. And many rich people were casting in much. <a href="/haweis/mark/12.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> And as Jesus was sitting opposite the treasury, he saw a multitude casting money into the treasury: and many who were rich cast in many pieces. <a href="/mace/mark/12.htm">Mace New Testament</a> At length, as Jesus was sitting over-against the treasury, he observed the peoples throwing money into the chest; when many of the rich gave large sums. <a href="/wey/mark/12.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Having taken a seat opposite the Treasury, He observed how the people were dropping money into the Treasury, and that many of the wealthy threw in large sums. <a href="/worrell/mark/12.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And, haring taken a seat over against the treasury, He was beholding how the multitude cast money into the treasury; and many who were rich cast in much. <a href="/worsley/mark/12.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> And as Jesus was sitting over against the treasury, He saw how the people threw money into the treasury, and many of the rich put in much; <a href="/parallel/mark/12-41.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/DmwDTC71zvQ?start=4252" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/mark/12.htm">The Widow's Offering</a> 40They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” 41<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: Kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">As</a> <a href="/greek/2523.htm" title="2523: kathisas (V-APA-NMS) -- Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle.">Jesus was sitting</a> <a href="/greek/2713.htm" title="2713: katenanti (Prep) -- Opposite, in front (of), over against. From kata and enanti; directly opposite.">opposite</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GNS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/1049.htm" title="1049: gazophylakiou (N-GNS) -- A treasury. From gaza and phulake; a treasure-house, i.e. A court in the temple for the collection-boxes.">treasury,</a> <a href="/greek/2334.htm" title="2334: etheōrei (V-IIA-3S) -- From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge).">He watched</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!"></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">the</a> <a href="/greek/3793.htm" title="3793: ochlos (N-NMS) -- From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot.">crowd</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: ballei (V-PIA-3S) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">putting</a> <a href="/greek/5475.htm" title="5475: chalkon (N-AMS) -- Perhaps from chalao through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel; copper.">money</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">into</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: to (Art-ANS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/1049.htm" title="1049: gazophylakion (N-ANS) -- A treasury. From gaza and phulake; a treasure-house, i.e. A court in the temple for the collection-boxes.">it.</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polloi (Adj-NMP) -- Much, many; often. ">many</a> <a href="/greek/4145.htm" title="4145: plousioi (Adj-NMP) -- Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with.">rich people</a> <a href="/greek/906.htm" title="906: eballon (V-IIA-3P) -- (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw.">put in</a> <a href="/greek/4183.htm" title="4183: polla (Adj-ANP) -- Much, many; often. ">large amounts.</a> 42Then one poor widow came and put in two small copper coins, which amounted to a small fraction of a denarius.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/luke/21-1.htm">Luke 21:1-4</a> Then Jesus looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury, / and He saw a poor widow put in two small copper coins. / “Truly I tell you,” He said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others. ... <a href="/2_corinthians/8-12.htm">2 Corinthians 8:12</a> For if the eagerness is there, the gift is acceptable according to what one has, not according to what he does not have. <a href="/2_corinthians/9-7.htm">2 Corinthians 9:7</a> 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. <a href="/matthew/6-1.htm">Matthew 6:1-4</a> “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ... <a href="/acts/4-34.htm">Acts 4:34-35</a> There were no needy ones among them, because those who owned lands or houses would sell their property, bring the proceeds from the sales, / and lay them at the apostles’ feet for distribution to anyone as he had need. <a href="/1_timothy/6-17.htm">1 Timothy 6:17-19</a> 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. <a href="/proverbs/19-17.htm">Proverbs 19:17</a> Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender. <a href="/proverbs/3-9.htm">Proverbs 3:9-10</a> 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. <a href="/malachi/3-10.htm">Malachi 3:10</a> 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. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-9.htm">1 Chronicles 29:9</a> And the people rejoiced at the willing response of their leaders, for they had given to the LORD freely and wholeheartedly. And King David also rejoiced greatly. <a href="/1_chronicles/29-14.htm">1 Chronicles 29:14</a> But who am I, and who are my people, that we should be able to give as generously as this? For everything comes from You, and from Your own hand we have given to You. <a href="/exodus/35-21.htm">Exodus 35:21-22</a> And everyone whose heart stirred him and whose spirit prompted him came and brought an offering to the LORD for the work on the Tent of Meeting, for all its services, and for the holy garments. / So all who had willing hearts, both men and women, came and brought brooches and earrings, rings and necklaces, and all kinds of gold jewelry. And they all presented their gold as a wave offering to the LORD. <a href="/exodus/36-3.htm">Exodus 36:3-7</a> They received from Moses all the contributions that the Israelites had brought to carry out the service of constructing the sanctuary. Meanwhile, the people continued to bring freewill offerings morning after morning, / so that all the skilled craftsmen who were doing all the work on the sanctuary left their work / and said to Moses, “The people are bringing more than enough for doing the work the LORD has commanded us to do.” ... <a href="/deuteronomy/15-10.htm">Deuteronomy 15:10</a> Give generously to him, and do not let your heart be grieved when you do so. And because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your work and in everything to which you put your hand. <a href="/deuteronomy/16-17.htm">Deuteronomy 16:17</a> Everyone must appear with a gift as he is able, according to the blessing the LORD your God has given you.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>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.sat.<a href="/matthew/27-6.htm">Matthew 27:6</a> And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.<a href="/luke/21-2.htm">Luke 21:2</a> And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.<a href="/john/8-20.htm">John 8:20</a> These words spake Jesus in the treasury, as he taught in the temple: and no man laid hands on him; for his hour was not yet come.money.<a href="/mark/10-9.htm">Mark 10:9</a> What therefore God hath joined together, let not man put asunder.the treasury.<a href="/2_kings/12-9.htm">2 Kings 12:9</a> But Jehoiada the priest took a chest, and bored a hole in the lid of it, and set it beside the altar, on the right side as one cometh into the house of the LORD: and the priests that kept the door put therein all the money that was brought into the house of the LORD.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/mark/9-15.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/isaiah/3-20.htm">Boxes</a> <a href="/mark/12-8.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/mark/10-50.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/mark/12-37.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/amos/9-13.htm">Dropping</a> <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/10-22.htm">Large</a> <a href="/mark/11-15.htm">Money</a> <a href="/mark/12-37.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/mark/10-20.htm">Observed</a> <a href="/mark/12-33.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/mark/11-2.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/mark/12-5.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/mark/10-25.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/mark/11-7.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/matthew/27-19.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Sums</a> <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/mark/12-8.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/matthew/27-6.htm">Treasury</a> <a href="/mark/10-23.htm">Wealthy</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/mark/15-47.htm">Beheld</a> <a href="/acts/19-24.htm">Boxes</a> <a href="/mark/12-42.htm">Cast</a> <a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Casting</a> <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Crowd</a> <a href="/luke/21-2.htm">Dropping</a> <a href="/mark/13-2.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/mark/14-15.htm">Large</a> <a href="/mark/12-42.htm">Money</a> <a href="/mark/14-43.htm">Multitude</a> <a href="/luke/17-20.htm">Observed</a> <a href="/luke/13-1.htm">Offerings</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Opposite</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Over-Against</a> <a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/luke/1-53.htm">Rich</a> <a href="/mark/13-3.htm">Sat</a> <a href="/mark/16-19.htm">Seat</a> <a href="/matthew/7-12.htm">Sums</a> <a href="/mark/13-1.htm">Temple</a> <a href="/mark/12-42.htm">Threw</a> <a href="/mark/12-43.htm">Treasury</a> <a href="/luke/18-24.htm">Wealthy</a><div class="vheading2">Mark 12</div>1. <a href="/mark/12-1.htm">Jesus tells the parable of the tenants</a> 13. <a href="/mark/12-13.htm">He avoids the snare of the Pharisees and Herodians about paying tribute to Caesar;</a> 18. <a href="/mark/12-18.htm">convicts the Sadducees, who denied the resurrection;</a> 28. <a href="/mark/12-28.htm">resolves the scribe, who questioned of the first commandment;</a> 35. <a href="/mark/12-35.htm">refutes the opinion that the scribes held of the Christ;</a> 38. <a href="/mark/12-38.htm">bidding the people to beware of their ambition and hypocrisy;</a> 41. <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">and commends the poor widow for her two mites, above all.</a> </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'; 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The treasury consisted of thirteen trumpet-shaped chests used for collecting offerings. Jesus' position "opposite the treasury" suggests He was observing the actions and intentions of the people, highlighting His omniscience and ability to discern the heart. This setting emphasizes the importance of the Temple in Jewish worship and the centrality of giving as an act of devotion.He watched the crowd putting money into it Jesus' act of watching indicates His interest in the spiritual state of the people, not just their outward actions. The crowd's participation in giving reflects the communal aspect of worship in Judaism. The act of giving was not only a religious duty but also a social expectation, as it supported the Temple's functions and the needs of the poor. This observation by Jesus underscores the importance of the heart's intention over the mere act of giving.And many rich people put in large amounts The mention of "rich people" highlights the socio-economic diversity present in the Temple. Their large contributions were likely visible and audible, drawing attention to their wealth. This act can be seen as fulfilling the law's requirements but also raises questions about the motivations behind their giving. The contrast between the rich and the poor widow, who follows in the narrative, serves to illustrate the principle that God values the heart's sincerity over the quantity of the gift. This theme is consistent with other biblical teachings, such as in <a href="/1_samuel/16-7.htm">1 Samuel 16:7</a>, where God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, observing the actions of those giving to the temple treasury. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_treasury.htm">The Treasury</a> A place in the temple where offerings were collected. It was located in the Court of Women and consisted of thirteen trumpet-shaped chests for different types of offerings. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_crowd.htm">The Crowd</a> The people present at the temple, including both the wealthy and the poor, who were contributing to the treasury. 4. <a href="/topical/r/rich_people.htm">Rich People</a> Individuals who contributed large sums of money to the treasury, representing those with significant financial means.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/o/observing_with_purpose.htm">Observing with Purpose</a> Jesus intentionally observed the giving practices of the people, teaching us the importance of being aware of our own motives and actions in giving. <a href="/topical/h/heart_over_amount.htm">Heart Over Amount</a> The passage sets the stage for the following verses, where Jesus highlights the widow's offering. It reminds us that God values the heart behind the gift more than the monetary value. <a href="/topical/s/stewardship_and_responsibility.htm">Stewardship and Responsibility</a> The rich people gave large amounts, which can prompt us to consider how we use the resources God has entrusted to us for His glory. <a href="/topical/p/public_vs._private_giving.htm">Public vs. Private Giving</a> The public nature of the giving in the temple challenges us to reflect on our own giving practices and whether they are for God's glory or human recognition.<a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/mark/12.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(41) And Jesus sat over against the treasury.--The narrative that follows is found in St. Luke also, but not in St. Matthew. The word used is not the "Corban" of <a href="/matthew/27-6.htm" title="And the chief priests took the silver pieces, and said, It is not lawful for to put them into the treasury, because it is the price of blood.">Matthew 27:6</a>, and is, perhaps, more definitely local. The treasure-chamber of the Temple would receive the alms which were dropped into the trumpet-shaped vessels that stood near the entrance for the purpose of receiving them, but they probably contained also the cups and other implements of gold and silver that were used in the Temple ritual.Cast money into.--The word indicates primarily copper or bronze coin, but probably, like the French argent, had acquired a wider range of meaning.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/mark/12.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 41. - He sat down over against the treasury (γαζοφυλάκιον, from γάζα, a Persian word meaning "treasure," and φυλάττειν, to guard). This was the receptacle into which the offerings of the people were east, for the uses of the temple and for the benefit of the priests and of the poor. Hence that part of the temple in which these gifts were kept was called the treasury. He beheld (ἐθεώρει) - literally, he was beholding; he was observing - how the multitude πῶς ὁ ὄχλος - that is, in what manner, with what motives (for he was the heart-searcher) the crowd of givers - cast money (βάλλει χαλκόν); literally, is casting· St. Luke uses the term (τὰ δῶρα) "their gifts." Many that were rich cast in much (πολλά), that is, "many pieces." There were several apertures in the treasury, which from their shape were called trumpets. Some of these had special inscriptions, marking the destination of the offerings. <a href="/commentaries/mark/12-41.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>As Καὶ (Kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. [Jesus] was sitting καθίσας (kathisas) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2523.htm">Strong's 2523: </a> Another form for kathezomai; to seat down, i.e. Set; intransitively, to sit; figuratively, to settle. opposite κατέναντι (katenanti) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_2713.htm">Strong's 2713: </a> Opposite, in front (of), over against. From kata and enanti; directly opposite. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. treasury, γαζοφυλακίου (gazophylakiou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1049.htm">Strong's 1049: </a> A treasury. From gaza and phulake; a treasure-house, i.e. A court in the temple for the collection-boxes. He watched ἐθεώρει (etheōrei) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2334.htm">Strong's 2334: </a> From a derivative of theaomai; to be a spectator of, i.e. Discern, (experience) or intensively (acknowledge). the ὁ (ho) Article - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowd ὄχλος (ochlos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3793.htm">Strong's 3793: </a> From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. placing βάλλει (ballei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. money χαλκὸν (chalkon) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5475.htm">Strong's 5475: </a> Perhaps from chalao through the idea of hollowing out as a vessel; copper. into εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [it]. γαζοφυλάκιον (gazophylakion) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1049.htm">Strong's 1049: </a> A treasury. From gaza and phulake; a treasure-house, i.e. A court in the temple for the collection-boxes. And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. many πολλοὶ (polloi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. rich [people] πλούσιοι (plousioi) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4145.htm">Strong's 4145: </a> Rich, abounding in, wealthy; subst: a rich man. From ploutos; wealthy; figuratively, abounding with. put in ἔβαλλον (eballon) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_906.htm">Strong's 906: </a> (a) I cast, throw, rush, (b) often, in the weaker sense: I place, put, drop. A primary verb; to throw. large amounts. πολλά (polla) Adjective - Accusative Neuter Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_4183.htm">Strong's 4183: </a> Much, many; often. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/mark/12-41.htm">Mark 12:41 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/mark/12-41.htm">NT Gospels: Mark 12:41 Jesus sat down opposite the treasury (Mar Mk Mr) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/mark/12-40.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Mark 12:40"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Mark 12:40" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/mark/12-42.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Mark 12:42"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Mark 12:42" /></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>