Luk 21:1 | RWP | e4.org | And he looked up ( Αναβλεψας δε ). He had taken his seat, after the debate was over and the Sanhedrin had slunk away in sheer defeat, "over against the treasury" ( ). The word for "treasury" ( γαζοφυλακιον ) is a compound of γαζα (Persian word for royal treasury) and φυλακη guard or protection. It is common in the LXX, but in the N.T. only here and , ; . Jesus was watching ( ) the rich put in their gifts as a slight diversion from the intense strain of the hours before.

‏ Luke 21:1

And he looked up ( Αναβλεψας δε ). He had taken his seat, after the debate was over and the Sanhedrin had slunk away in sheer defeat, "over against the treasury" (Mr 12:41). The word for "treasury" ( γαζοφυλακιον ) is a compound of γαζα (Persian word for royal treasury) and φυλακη guard or protection. It is common in the LXX, but in the N.T. only here and Mr 12:41, 43; Joh 8:20. Jesus was watching (Mr 12:41) the rich put in their gifts as a slight diversion from the intense strain of the hours before.