Ruth 2:11

Good News Translation

Boaz answered, “I have heard about everything that you have done for your mother-in-law since your husband died. I know how you left your father and mother and your own country and how you came to live among a people you had never known before.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:11

When David heard what Rizpah had done,

Psalm 45:10

Bride of the king, listen to what I say— forget your people and your relatives.

Luke 14:33

In the same way,” concluded Jesus, “none of you can be my disciple unless you give up everything you have.

Luke 5:11

They pulled the boats up on the beach, left everything, and followed Jesus.

Luke 5:23

Is it easier to say, ‘Your sins are forgiven you,’ or to say, ‘Get up and walk’?

Ruth 1:11

“You must go back, my daughters,” Naomi answered. “Why do you want to come with me? Do you think I could have sons again for you to marry?

Ruth 2:10

Ruth bowed down with her face touching the ground, and said to Boaz, “Why should you be so concerned about me? Why should you be so kind to a foreigner?”

Ruth 2:12

May the Lord reward you for what you have done. May you have a full reward from the Lord God of Israel, to whom you have come for protection!”

Ruth 3:10

“The Lord bless you,” he said. “You are showing even greater family loyalty in what you are doing now than in what you did for your mother-in-law. You might have gone looking for a young man, either rich or poor, but you haven't.

Ruth 4:15

Your daughter-in-law loves you, and has done more for you than seven sons. And now she has given you a grandson, who will bring new life to you and give you security in your old age.”