Mark 12:41-44 is parallel with Luke 21:1-4. See notes there.
the treasury. Situated in the women's court, occupying about 200 feet square, and surrounded by. colonnade. Inside, against the wall, were thirteen receptacles, called "trumpets" (from their shape) nine being for legal dues, and four for voluntary contributions. All labelled for their special objects.
beheld. observed thoughtfully. Greek. theoreo. App-133.
cast. are casting.
money. copper money; called prutah, two of which made. farthing.
into. Greek. eis. App-104.
cast in. were casting [in] (as He looked on),
much. many [coins]. Referring to number, not to value.