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NASB | Luke 21:1 And He looked up and saw the rich putting their gifts into the treasury. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 21:1 Looking up, He saw the rich people putting their gifts into the treasury. [Mark 12:41-44] |
Bible Question: In Mark they talk about the poor woman that gave all she had.....where did the money go back in the early days of Jesus? When people gave, who received??? |
Bible Answer: Hi, Gramma Sue! Welcome to the forum, ma'am. There were a number of chests in the Temple for various offerings. They were in the Court of Women so that any Jew could contribute. Some contributions were required, but there were a number of chests for strictly voluntary donations. The monies collected were used for a variety of purposes in the maintenance of the Temple and support of the priests. Each chest was marked as to its intended purpose. In Him, Doc |
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