40. But they cheat widows and take their homes. Then they try to make themselves look good by saying long prayers. God will punish them very much.”
41. Jesus sat near the Temple collection box and watched as people put money into it. Many rich people put in a lot of money.
42. Then a poor widow came and put in two very small copper coins, worth less than a penny.
43. Jesus called his followers to him and said, “This poor widow put in only two small coins. But the truth is, she gave more than all those rich people.
44. They have plenty, and they gave only what they did not need. This woman is very poor, but she gave all she had. It was money she needed to live on.”