Bible Verses

Then Jesus called his disciples over and said to them: “Truly, I tell you, this poor widow has given more than all the others who contributed. 

 But a poor widow also approached and placed in two small coins. 

The Widow’s Offering 41 Jesus sat down across from the temple treasury and watched as people dropped their money into the collection box. Many rich individuals contributed large offerings. 

 They even devour the widow’s and the orphan’s goods while making a show of long prayers. How severe a sentence they will receive!” 

 and who like to occupy reserved seats in the synagogues; and the first places at feasts. 

Invective Against the Scribes 38 As he was teaching, he also told them: “Beware of those teachers of the law who enjoy walking around in long robes and being greeted in the marketplace; 

 If David himself calls him Lord, in what way can he be his Son?”Many people came to Jesus and listened to him gladly.

For David himself, inspired by the Holy Spirit, declared: The Lord said to my Lord, ‘Sit at my right hand until I put your enemies under your feet!’ 

On the Messiah and David As Jesus was teaching in the temple, he said: “The teachers of the law say that the Messiah is the Son of David. How can that be?

Jesus approved this answer and said: “You are not far from the kingdom of God.” After that, no one dared to ask him any more questions.