Ruth 1:8

Contemporary English Version 1995

Naomi said to them, “Don't you want to go back home to your own mothers? You were kind to my husband and sons, and you've always been kind to me. I pray that the Lord will be just as kind to you.

Cross References

Ruth 1:5

Mahlon and Chilion also died. Now Naomi had no husband or sons.

Ruth 2:20

“The Lord bless Boaz!” Naomi replied. “He has shown that he is still loyal to the living and to the dead. Boaz is a close relative, one of those who is supposed to look after us.”

Colossians 3:18

A wife must put her husband first. This is her duty as a follower of the Lord.

Colossians 3:24

In fact, the Lord Christ is the one you are really serving, and you know he will reward you.

Ephesians 5:22

A wife should put her husband first, as she does the Lord.

Ruth 1:9

May he give each of you another husband and a home of your own.” Naomi kissed them. They cried

Ruth 3:10

Boaz replied: The Lord bless you! This shows how truly loyal you are to your family. You could have looked for a younger man, either rich or poor, but you didn't.

2 Samuel 2:6

and I pray that the Lord will be kind and faithful to you. I will be your friend because of what you have done.