Ruth 2:16

God's Word

Even pull some grain out of the bundles and leave it for her to gather. Don’t give her a hard time about it.”

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

He gives freely to poor people. His righteousness continues forever. His head is raised in honor.

Proverbs 19:17

Whoever has pity on the poor lends to the Lord, and he will repay him for his good deed.

Matthew 25:40

“The king will answer them, ‘I can guarantee this truth: Whatever you did for one of my brothers or sisters, no matter how unimportant ⌞they seemed⌟, you did for me.’

Romans 12:13

Share what you have with God’s people who are in need. Be hospitable.

Philemon 1:7

Your love ⌞for God’s people⌟ gives me a lot of joy and encouragement. You, brother, have comforted God’s people.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair. He won’t forget what you’ve done or the love you’ve shown for him. You helped his holy people, and you continue to help them.

Ruth 2:15

When she got up to gather grain, Boaz ordered his servants, “Let her gather grain even among the bundles. Don’t give her any problems.

Ruth 2:17

So Ruth gathered grain in the field until evening. Then she separated the grain from its husks. She had about half a bushel of barley.