Meaning: A very small amount.
Literal Meaning: A coin of negligible worth.
Mark 12:42
And there came a certain poor widow, and she threw in two mites, which make a farthing.
Luke 21:2
And he saw also a certain poor widow casting in thither two mites.
Luke 12:59
I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.