Cross References

Ruth 2:16

New International Version

Even pull out some stalks for her from the bundles and leave them for her to pick up, and don’t rebuke her.”

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They have freely scattered their gifts to the poor, their righteousness endures forever; their horn will be lifted high in honor.

Whoever is kind to the poor lends to the Lord, and he will reward them for what they have done.

“The King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’

Share with the Lord’s people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Your love has given me great joy and encouragement, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the Lord’s people.

God is not unjust; he will not forget your work and the love you have shown him as you have helped his people and continue to help them.

As she got up to glean, Boaz gave orders to his men, “Let her gather among the sheaves and don’t reprimand her.

So Ruth gleaned in the field until evening. Then she threshed the barley she had gathered, and it amounted to about an ephah.