Mark 12:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Mark 12:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Mark 12:42 is a verse from the book of Mark in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. mites: it is the seventh part of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Mark 12:42 — KJV
“And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing. mites: it is the seventh part of one piece of that brass money”
— Mark 12:42 (KJV)
Mark 12:42 in Context — About the Book of Mark
Mark is the action Gospel — the shortest, fastest account, where Jesus heals, delivers, and teaches with immediate authority. Written for believers under Roman persecution, it presents the Son of God as the suffering servant who came not to be served, but to serve and give His life.
Cross-References for Mark 12:42
“And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:42: certain, poor, widow
“And commanded them that they should take nothing for their journey, save a staff only; no scrip, no bread, no money in their purse: money: the word signifieth a piece of brass money, in value somewhat less than a farthing, but here it is taken in general for money”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:42: farthing, one, piece
“And the LORD sent Nathan unto David. And he came unto him, and said unto him, There were two men in one city; the one rich, and the other poor.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:42: came, poor, two
“For he cast two pillars of brass, of eighteen cubits high apiece: and a line of twelve cubits did compass either of them about. cast: Heb. fashioned”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:42: two, one, piece
“Then came there unto him all his brethren, and all his sisters, and all they that had been of his acquaintance before, and did eat bread with him in his house: and they bemoaned him, and comforted him over all the evil that the LORD had brought upon him: every man also gave him a piece of money, and every one an earring of gold.”
Shares key themes with Mark 12:42: came, one, piece
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