Ruth 2:7

The Passion Translation

She asked for permission to gather the grain left behind by the reapers. Except for one short break, she’s been on her feet working in the field since early this morning.”

Cross References

Proverbs 13:4

The slacker wants it all and ends up with nothing, but the hard worker ends up with all that he longed for.

Proverbs 15:33

The source of revelation-knowledge is found as you fall down in surrender before the Lord. Don’t expect to see Shekinah glory until the Lord sees your sincere humility.

Proverbs 18:23

The poor plead for help from the rich, but all they get in return is a harsh response.

Proverbs 22:29

If you are uniquely gifted in your work, you will rise and be promoted. You won’t be held back— you’ll stand before kings!

Matthew 5:3

“What happiness comes to you when you feel your spiritual poverty! For yours is the realm of heaven’s kingdom.

Romans 12:11

Be enthusiastic to serve the Lord, keeping your passion toward him boiling hot! Radiate with the glow of the Holy Spirit and let him fill you with excitement as you serve him.

Galatians 6:9

And don’t allow yourselves to be weary in planting good seeds, for the season of reaping the wonderful harvest you’ve planted is coming!

Ephesians 5:21

And out of your reverence for Christ be supportive of each other in love.

Ruth 2:2

One day Ruth the Moabite said to Naomi, “Let me go to the fields and pick up the leftover grain. Maybe someone will be kind enough to let me gather the grain he leaves behind.” Naomi said to her, “Go, my daughter.”

Ruth 2:21

Ruth the Moabite responded, “He even said to me, ‘Stay close by my servants until they have finished all my harvest.’ ”

Ruth 2:6

The foreman answered, “She’s a Moabite girl who came back with Naomi from the country of Moab.

Ruth 2:8

Boaz walked over to Ruth and said, “Listen, my daughter, don’t leave this field to glean somewhere else. Stay here in my field and follow the young women who work for me.