Matthew Henry Commentary


Matthew Henry Commentary
"And he looked up, and saw the rich men that were casting their gifts into the treasury. And he saw a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites. And he said, Of a truth I say unto you, This poor widow cast in more than they all: for all these did of their superfluity cast in unto the gifts; but she of her want did cast in all the living that she had." — Luke 21:1-4 (ASV)
From the offering of this poor widow, learn that what we rightly give for the relief of the poor, and the support of God's worship, is given to God; and our Savior sees with pleasure whatever we have in our hearts to give for the relief of his members, or for his service. Blessed Lord! The poorest of Your servants have two mites, they have a soul and a body; persuade and enable us to offer both to You; how happy shall we be in Your accepting of them!