The Widow's Offering

Jesus sat down
opposite the place where the offerings were put
and watched the crowed
putting their money into the temple treasury.
Many rich people threw in large amounts.
But a poor widow came
and put in two very small copper coins,
worth only a fraction of a penny.

Calling His disciples to Him, Jesus said,
"I tell you the truth,
this poor widow has put more into the treasury
than all the others.
They all gave out of their wealth;
but she, out of her poverty, put in everything --
all she had to live on.

(Mark 12:41-44)