Ruth 2:9

New Living Translation

See which part of the field they are harvesting, and then follow them. I have warned the young men not to treat you roughly. And when you are thirsty, help yourself to the water they have drawn from the well.”

Cross References

Genesis 20:6

In the dream God responded, “Yes, I know you are innocent. That’s why I kept you from sinning against me, and why I did not let you touch her.

Job 19:21

“Have mercy on me, my friends, have mercy, for the hand of God has struck me.

Psalm 105:15

“Do not touch my chosen people, and do not hurt my prophets.”

Proverbs 6:29

So it is with the man who sleeps with another man’s wife. He who embraces her will not go unpunished.

Matthew 10:42

And if you give even a cup of cold water to one of the least of my followers, you will surely be rewarded.”

1 Corinthians 7:1

Now regarding the questions you asked in your letter. Yes, it is good to abstain from sexual relations.

1 John 5:18

We know that God’s children do not make a practice of sinning, for God’s Son holds them securely, and the evil one cannot touch them.

Ruth 2:10

Ruth fell at his feet and thanked him warmly. “What have I done to deserve such kindness?” she asked. “I am only a foreigner.”

Ruth 2:8

Boaz went over and said to Ruth, “Listen, my daughter. Stay right here with us when you gather grain; don’t go to any other fields. Stay right behind the young women working in my field.