Ruth 2:16

New Living Translation

And pull out some heads of barley from the bundles and drop them on purpose for her. Let her pick them up, and don’t give her a hard time!”

Cross References

Psalm 112:9

They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.

Proverbs 19:17

If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you!

Matthew 25:40

“And the King will say, ‘I tell you the truth, when you did it to one of the least of these my brothers and sisters, you were doing it to me!’

Romans 12:13

When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality.

Philemon 1:7

Your love has given me much joy and comfort, my brother, for your kindness has often refreshed the hearts of God’s people.

Hebrews 6:10

For God is not unjust. He will not forget how hard you have worked for him and how you have shown your love to him by caring for other believers, as you still do.

Ruth 2:15

When Ruth went back to work again, Boaz ordered his young men, “Let her gather grain right among the sheaves without stopping her.

Ruth 2:17

So Ruth gathered barley there all day, and when she beat out the grain that evening, it filled an entire basket.