“ The Jews had indeed the tithes of their goods consecrated to Him, but those who have received liberty set aside all their possessions for the Lord’s purposes,... as that poor widow acted who cast all her living into the treasury of God. ” ​ — Against Heresies, Irenaeus, c.
„ Juudid maksid tõesti kümnist oma varast, mis oli pühitsetud Talle, kuid need, kes on saanud vabaks, panevad kõrvale kogu oma vara Issanda heaks... nagu vaene lesknaine, kes andis kõik oma elamise Jumalale. ”