The story of Jesus and the poor widow, found in Mark 12:41-44 and Luke 21:1-4.

Added: 2026-05-18

[00:00:00]Did you know Jesus once declared that a poor widow gave more than a wealthy millionaires? Picture this. Jesus sits across from the temple treasury watching rich people make their grand donations.

[00:00:10]Gold coins clang loudly as they hit the collection box. Everyone turns to look and admire their generosity. These wealthy donors gave thousands but kept millions for themselves. Comfortable, safe, no real sacrifice.

[00:00:26]Then a poor widow quietly approaches dressed in mourning clothes clearly struggling to survive. In her hand two tiny copper coins worth less than a penny combined.

[00:00:36]Without fanfare or recognition, she drops both coins into the treasury.

[00:00:40]Everything she had to live on gone.

[00:00:42]Jesus immediately calls his disciples over and makes a stunning declaration.

[00:00:46]This forgotten widow gave more than all the wealthy donors combined. As Mark 12:43-44 tells us, she gave from her poverty while they gave from their abundance.

[00:00:56]God measures our giving not by the amount but by the sacrifice behind it.

[00:01:00]He notices every act of faith no matter how small it appears to others.