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Barnes' Notes on Mark 12:41

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Sat over against - Opposite to, in full sight of. The treasury - This was in the court of the women. See the notes at Matthew 21:12. In that court there were fixed a number of places or coffers, made with a large open mouth in the shape of a trumpet, for the purpose of receiving the offerings of the people; and the money thus contributed was devoted to the service of the temple - to incense, sacrifices, etc. return to 'Top of Page'
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