Ruth 2:16

New International Reader's Version

Even pull out some stalks for her. Leave them for her to pick up. Don’t tell her she shouldn’t do it.”

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

They have spread their gifts around to poor people. Their good works continue forever. They will be powerful and honored.

Proverbs 19:17

Anyone who is kind to poor people lends to the Lord. God will reward them for what they have done.

Matthew 25:40

“The King will reply, ‘What I’m about to tell you is true. Anything you did for one of the least important of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Romans 12:13

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Welcome others into your homes.

Philemon 1:7

Your love has given me great joy. It has encouraged me. My brother, you have renewed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair. He will not forget what you have done. He will remember the love you have shown him. You showed it when you helped his people. And you show it when you keep on helping them.

Ruth 2:15

Ruth got up to pick up more grain. Then Boaz gave orders to his men. He said, “Let her take some stalks from what the women have tied up. Don’t tell her she can’t.

Ruth 2:17

So Ruth picked up grain in the field until evening. Then she separated the barley from the straw. The barley weighed 30 pounds.