Mark 12:41

And Jesus sat over against the treasury, and beheld how the people cast money into the treasury: and many that were rich cast in much.

Cross-references

Luke 21:2-4 is the parallel account of the widow's offering, recording the same event with slight variations in wording.

2 Chronicles 24:8 Historical context

2 Chronicles 24:8 records a similar chest placed at the temple gate for collecting offerings—directly parallels the treasury Jesus observes.

Luke 21:1 Parallel

Luke 21:1 is the parallel account of the same event—Jesus watching the rich put gifts into the treasury.

Matthew 27:6 references the same temple treasury — here priests deem blood money unfit for it, contrasting with the widow's pure offering.

2 Kings 12:9 Historical context

2 Kings 12:9 describes the temple treasury chest — the same institution where Jesus observed giving, providing historical background.

Malachi 1:14 condemns offering blemished gifts, contrasting the widow's sacrificial giving of all she had.

John 8:20 Historical context

John 8:20 places Jesus teaching in the same treasury area — showing it was a known location for his ministry.

Exodus 35:5 Related theme

Exodus 35:5 calls for freewill offerings from a generous heart — the same principle exemplified by the widow's sacrificial gift.

Deuteronomy 16:17 Related theme

Deuteronomy 16:17 establishes the principle of giving according to one's ability, which underlies the varied offerings Jesus observes at the temple treasury.

2 Kings 22:4 Historical context

2 Kings 22:4 shows money brought into the temple treasury for repairs—similar context of offerings being collected, though for a different purpose.