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Thorough as a student of Greek, R. C. H. Lenski interprets the books of the New Testament with meticulous exegetical research while providing an original, literal translation of the text. With his conservative Lutheran perspective, he is unwavering in his high view of Scriptural authority, probing deeply and passionately—arguing his conclusions masterfully. Beyond exegesis, he provides...

emphasis is on πλεῖον. The gifts of all the rich are summed up, and the poor widow’s gift is said to be “more” than this sum. This goes far beyond comparing her gift with that of one rich giver, say the one who had made the largest gift. On the very face of this statement there lies the fact that Jesus is not comparing the sums involved. It is the quality of the gift that makes it “more” or less in the eyes of Jesus. 44) Jesus gives a reason for setting this value on the poor widow’s gift. “They
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