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  1. John 8:20. These words spake Jesus in the treasury — Which was a certain part of the women’s court, where the chests were placed for receiving the offerings of those who came to worship; and consequently was a place of great concourse.

    • 21 Commentaries

      John 8:21.A new scene here opens, as in John 8:12, and is...

    • Hastings

      Again therefore Jesus spake unto them, saying, I am the...

    • 22 Context

      22 “Therefore you too have grief now; but I will see you...

    • 20 Parallel Greek Texts

      Berean Greek New Testament 2016 Ταῦτα τὰ ῥήματα ἐλάλησεν ἐν...

    • 20 ESV

      20 ESV - John 8:20 Commentaries: These words He spoke in the...

    • 20 NLT

      20 NLT - John 8:20 Commentaries: These words He spoke in the...

  2. NKJV These words Jesus spoke in the treasury, as He taught in the temple; and no one laid hands on Him, for His hour had not yet come.

    • Jesus Watches People Giving Offerings
    • And Jesus’ Point is?
    • What Does It Mean For Us?
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    So Jesus, sitting here in the temple, sees two things. First, He sees a lot of rich people giving a lot of money. Then, He sees a poor widow come and give two coins that together would make up a penny. These are the kind of coins that, if you saw them in the Walmart parking lot, you wouldn’t even bother to stoop down and pick them up. And Jesus ins...

    What did Jesus want His disciples to take away from this? What does He want us to take away from this object lesson? It seems at first like Jesus is saying for us to not be like the scribes but to be like this widow – offering 100 percent. If that’s what Jesus means, then the application is really simple: we should give away all our money. 100 perc...

    So, if the response is not for us to literally give away all we have to live on, then what is our response? How can we celebrate Jesus by taking this lesson to heart? There are three responses that come to mind: 1. Beware of religious leaders who seek financial gifts from vulnerable people. 2. Our church, practices and leaders should never pressure...

    Based on the context, what seems to be the overall point of this passage?
    What are the three possible responses that Pastor Matt pointed out?
    What can we do to make sure we aren’t pressuring people into giving to our church?
    Can this passage have any application for how we should give? Do any other Scriptures about giving come to mind?
  3. Jan 17, 2021 · Jesus sat down opposite the treasury and watched the people putting money into the offering box (41). Some translate this sentence: "Jesus watched how they put money into the offering box." How.

  4. Jesus sat over against the treasury — “Jesus was now in the treasury, or that part of the women’s court where the chests were placed for receiving the offerings of those who came to worship. These chests, being thirteen in number, had each of them an inscription, signifying for what use the offerings put into them were destined; and were ...

  5. Jul 12, 2019 · Jesus certainly called on the rich young ruler to give away everything. Jesus said to the rich young man, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and distribute to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven; and come, follow me” (Luke 18:22).

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  7. NIV Jesus sat down opposite the place where the offerings were put and watched the crowd putting their money into the temple treasury. Many rich people threw in large amounts.

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