Ruth 2:11

New International Reader's Version

Boaz replied, “I’ve been told all about you. I’ve heard about everything you have done for your mother-in-law since your husband died. I know that you left your father and mother. I know that you left your country. You came to live with people you didn’t know before.

Cross References

2 Samuel 21:11

Someone told David what Rizpah had done. She was Aiah’s daughter and Saul’s concubine.

Psalm 45:10

Royal bride, listen and pay careful attention. Forget about your people and the home you came from.

Luke 14:33

In the same way, you must give up everything you have. Those of you who don’t cannot be my disciple.

Luke 5:11

So they pulled their boats up on shore. Then they left everything and followed him.

Luke 5:23

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

Ruth 1:11

But Naomi said, “Go home, my daughters. Why would you want to come with me? Am I going to have any more sons who could become your husbands?

Ruth 2:10

When Ruth heard that, she bowed down with her face to the ground. She asked him, “Why are you being so kind to me? In fact, why are you even noticing me? I’m from another country.”

Ruth 2:12

May the Lord reward you for what you have done. May the Lord, the God of Israel, bless you richly. You have come to him to find safety under his care.”

Ruth 3:10

“Dear woman, may the Lord bless you,” he replied. “You are showing even more kindness now than you did earlier. You didn’t run after the younger men, whether they were rich or poor.

Ruth 4:15

He will make your life new again. He’ll take care of you when you are old. He’s the son of your very own daughter-in-law. She loves you. She is better to you than seven sons.”