Quiz: Bible Catchphrases

A mite is a small copper coin. Two mites were the contribution of the poor widow to the temple treasury. A mite is a small coin. Meanwhile, according to Christ, the widow's two mites were worth much more than the rich donations, because she gave all she had (Mk.12:41-44; Lk.21:1-4). In modern usage, the expression "внести свою лепту-vnesti svoyu leptou" means: "to make a contribution", "to take part in a common cause", etc.