Ruth 2:16
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Rather, pull out for her some stalks from the bundles and leave them for her to gather. Do not rebuke her.””
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“Rather, pull out for her some stalks from the bundles and leave them for her to gather. Do not rebuke her.””
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And let fall also some of the handfuls of purpose for her, and leave them, that she may glean them, and rebuke her not.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And also pull out some for her from the bundles, and leave it, and let her glean, and rebuke her not.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and also ye do surely cast to her of the handfuls--and have left, and she hath gleaned, and ye do not push against her.'”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Ruth 2:16 — 9 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 24:19If you are harvesting in your field and forget a sheaf there, do not go back to get it. It is to be left for the foreigner, the fatherless, and the widow, so that the LORD your God may bless you in all the work of your hands.
- Psalms 112:9He has scattered abroad his gifts to the poor; his righteousness endures forever; his horn will be lifted high in honor.
- Proverbs 19:17Kindness to the poor is a loan to the LORD, and He will repay the lender.
- Matthew 25:40And the King will reply, ‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of Mine, you did for Me.’
- Romans 12:13Share with the saints who are in need. Practice hospitality.
- 2 Corinthians 8:5And not only did they do as we expected, but they gave themselves first to the Lord and then to us, because it was the will of God.
- Philemon 1:7I take great joy and encouragement in your love, because you, brother, have refreshed the hearts of the saints.
- Hebrews 6:10For God is not unjust. He will not forget your work and the love you have shown for His name as you have ministered to the saints and continue to do so.
- 1 John 3:17If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him?
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