King James Bible
"And he looked up, and saw the rich men casting their gifts into the treasury."
Jesus shifts his attention to observe the temple activities, positioning himself as a deliberate witness. This simple action introduces a teaching moment where he will contrast outward appearances with true spiritual devotion. The wealthy donors make public deposits, likely substantial sums that would have been noticed by others. In the temple's Court of Women, these offerings supported temple operations and were often given with some fanfare. The treasury consisted of thirteen trumpet-shaped receptacles where worshippers deposited various offerings. This specific location sets up the contrast with the poor widow's offering in the following verse, highlighting how public giving could become a display of status.