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I. THE OCCASION DESCRIBED. Gill says there were thirteen chests placed, six of which were to receive the free-will offerings of the people. Macknight says they stood in the second court, and each had an inscription, signifying for what use the offerings were destined. The chief objects were to repair and beautify the temple. The whole, however, was voluntary.

II. THE LESSON TAUGHT. That the value of the offering depends chiefly on the state of the heart.

1. Some that were rich gave liberally.

(1)  No doubt, some gave ostentatiously.

(2)  Perhaps some gave in a self-righteous spirit.

(3)  Probably some gave only because it was customary.

(4)  Possibly some gave dishonestly, who should have paid their debts; and thus gave "robbery for burnt offering," which God declares that He abhors.

(5)  Others, no doubt, gave grudgingly.

2. Of the poor widow it is said that she gave but two mites, which make a farthing. What were the motives which rendered her offering so precious in the Saviour's sight?

(1)  Her love to God.

(2)  Her trust in His providing care.

III. BUT WHAT WOULD CHRIST HAVE SAID TO THOSE WHO GAVE NOTHING, IF THERE WERE ANY SUCH WHO PASSED IN REVIEW BEFORE HIM?

(Evangelical Preacher.)

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KJV: 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.

WEB: Jesus sat down opposite the treasury, and saw how the multitude cast money into the treasury. Many who were rich cast in much.