Scripture Stories
Chapter 45: The Widow’s Mites


“Chapter 45: The Widow’s Mites,” New Testament Stories (2005), 113–14

“Chapter 45,” New Testament Stories, 113–14

Chapter 45

1:44

The Widow’s Mites

man placing money in box

Jesus went to the temple in Jerusalem. He watched as people gave money for the church. Many rich people gave a lot of money.

Mark 12:41

woman placing coin in box

A poor widow gave two pieces of money called mites. It was not very much money, but it was all the money she had.

Mark 12:42, 44

Jesus speaking

Jesus saw the widow and told the disciples what she had done.

Mark 12:43

man counting money

He said the rich people had given a greater amount of money than she had, but they had more to give.

Mark 12:43–44

woman leaving temple

The widow had no more money. She gave all that she had. She gave more to God than all the rich people.

Mark 12:44