So Ruth went to the threshing place and did just what her mother-in-law had told her.
My child, pay attention to what your father and mother tell you.
Jesus' mother then told the servants, “Do whatever he tells you.”
“Respect your father and your mother, so that you may live a long time in the land that I am giving you.
And you are my friends if you do what I command you.
Ruth answered, “I will do everything you say.”
When Boaz had finished eating and drinking, he was in a good mood. He went to the pile of barley and lay down to sleep. Ruth slipped over quietly, lifted the covers and lay down at his feet.
Now, on the advice of Mordecai, Esther had kept it secret that she was Jewish.