Luke 21:1-4 Jesus' Teaching and Prophecies

1 The Widow’s Offering
As he looked up, Jesus saw the rich putting their gifts into the temple treasury.

2 He also saw a poor widow put in two very small copper coins.

3 “I tell you the truth,” he said, “this poor widow has put in more than all the others.

4 All these people gave their gifts out of their wealth; but she out of her poverty put in all she had to live on.”

Meaning of Luke 21:1-4

Luke 21:1 captures a moment of profound humility and sacrifice as Jesus observes a poor widow offering her two small coins. This act of giving, despite her poverty, highlights the true spirit of generosity and devotion, reminding us that in God's eyes, the condition of the heart surpasses the material value of the gift.

Cross References for Luke 21:1-4

1 Chronicles 28:11 - Then David gave his son Solomon the plans for the portico of the temple, its buildings, its sto... Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:11 Click to read the verse 1 Chronicles 28:11

Mark 12:41-44 - Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting th... Click to read the verse Mark 12:41-44 Click to read the verse Mark 12:41-44

Joshua 6:24 - Then they burned the whole city and everything in it, but they put the silver and gold and the ... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:24 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:24

Joshua 6:19 - All the silver and gold and the articles of bronze and iron are sacred to the Lord and must go ... Click to read the verse Joshua 6:19 Click to read the verse Joshua 6:19

2 Kings 24:13 - As the Lord had declared, Nebuchadnezzar removed all the treasures from the temple of the Lord ... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 24:13 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 24:13

1 Kings 14:26 - He carried off the treasures of the temple of the Lord and the treasures of the royal palace. H... Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:26 Click to read the verse 1 Kings 14:26

Matthew 27:6 - The chief priests picked up the coins and said, “It is against the law to put this into the tre... Click to read the verse Matthew 27:6 Click to read the verse Matthew 27:6

2 Kings 12:9 - Jehoiada the priest took a chest and bored a hole in its lid. He placed it beside the altar, on... Click to read the verse 2 Kings 12:9 Click to read the verse 2 Kings 12:9

2 Chronicles 36:18 - He carried to Babylon all the articles from the temple of God, both large and small, and the tr... Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:18 Click to read the verse 2 Chronicles 36:18

Nehemiah 13:13 - I put Shelemiah the priest, Zadok the scribe, and a Levite named Pedaiah in charge of the store... Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:13 Click to read the verse Nehemiah 13:13

John 8:20 - He spoke these words while teaching in the temple area near the place where the offerings were ... Click to read the verse John 8:20 Click to read the verse John 8:20

Mark 7:11-13 - But you say that if a man says to his father or mother: ‘Whatever help you might otherwise have... Click to read the verse Mark 7:11-13 Click to read the verse Mark 7:11-13