Mark 12:44

“For all they did cast in of their abundance, etc..] Or “superabundance”, as the Arabic version renders it; or “superfluity”, as the Ethiopic: they abounded in the things of the world, of which they gave only a part; and though they might give much, yet they could easily spare it, and had enough remaining: but she, of her want; or “penury”, as in (<422104>Luke 21:4); (see <470802>2 Corinthians 8:2); did cast in all that she had, even all her living; her whole substance, all that she had in the world; what was to have bought her food, for that day; she left herself nothing, but gave away all, and trusted to providence for immediate supply.”

“Of their abundance - Of their superfluous store. They have given what they did not “need.” They could afford it as well as not, and in doing it they have shown no self-denial. She of her want - Of her poverty. All her living - All that she had to live on. She trusted in God to supply her wants, and devoted her little property entirely to him. From this passage we may learn: 1. That God is pleased with offerings made to him and his cause. 2. That it is our duty to devote our property to God. We received it from him, and we shall not employ it in a proper manner unless we feel that we are stewards, and ask of him what we shall do with it. Jesus approved the conduct of all who had given money…”

“cast in of: Mar 14:8; 1Chr. 29:2-17; Ch2 24:10-14, Ch2 31:5-10, Ch2 35:7, Ch2 35:8; Ezr 2:68, Ezr 2:69; Neh 7:70-72; Co2 8:2, Co2 8:3; Phi 4:10-17 all her: Deu 24:6; Luk 8:43, Luk 15:12, Luk 15:30, Luk 21:2-4; Jo1 3:17 Next: Mark Chapter 13”