Jesus was in the court where were the treasure chests, and He watched those who came to deposit their gifts. Many of the rich brought large sums, which they presented with great ostentation. Jesus looked upon them sadly, but made no comment on their liberal offerings. Presently His countenance lighted as He saw a poor widow approach hesitatingly, as though fearful of being observed. As the rich and haughty swept by, to deposit their offerings, she shrank back as if hardly daring to venture farther. And yet she longed to do something, little though it might be, for the cause she loved. She looked at the gift in her hand. It was very small in comparison with the gifts of those around her, yet it was her all. 615 Watching her opportunity, she hurriedly threw in her two mites, and turned to hasten away. But in doing this she caught the eye of Jesus, which was fastened earnestly upon her.

Jesus opholdt sig i den gård, hvor tempelblokkene stod, og han betragtede dem, der kom for at lægge deres gaver i dem. Mange af de rige kom med store pengesummer, som de fremviste på en pralende måde. Jesus så bedrøvet på dem, men udtalte sig ikke om deres gavmildhed. Pludselig blev hans ansigtsudtryk lysere, da han så en fattig enke nærme sig med tøvende skridt, som om hun var bange for, at man skulle lægge mærke til hende. Medens de rige og hovmodige strøg forbi hende for at nedlægge deres offergaver, veg hun tilbage, som om hun knap vovede at gå videre frem. Og alligevel længtes hun efter at gøre noget, hvor lidt det end var, for den sag, som hun elskede. Hun betragtede den gave, hun havde i hånden. Den var meget lille i sammenligning med gaverne fra dem, der omgav hende, men dog var det alt, hvad hun havde. Da hun så sit snit til det skyndte hun sig at kaste sine to småmønter i blokken og vendte sig om for hurtigt at komme bort. Men idet hun gjorde dette, mødte hun Jesu blik, som alvorligt betragtede hende.