Matthew 20:23Open English Bible (Commonwealth)
‘You will indeed drink my cup,’ he said, ‘but as to a seat at my right and at my left – that is not mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.’
‘You will indeed drink my cup,’ he said, ‘but as to a seat at my right and at my left – that is not mine to give, but it is for those for whom it has been prepared by my Father.’
Ruth 1:1
In the time when the judges ruled, there was once a famine in the land. A man from Bethlehem in Judah took his wife and two sons to live in the territory of Moab.
Ruth 1:3
Elimelech died, and Naomi was left with her two sons,
Ruth 1:5
Mahlon and Chilion both died, and Naomi was left alone, without husband or sons.
Ruth 1:18
When Naomi saw that Ruth was determined to go with her, she ceased urging her to return.
Ruth 1:21
I had plenty when I left, but the Lord has brought me back empty handed. Why should you call me Naomi, now that the Lord has afflicted me, and the Almighty has brought misfortune on me?’