Ruth (sister of Jesus)

Ruth, the youngest sister of Jesus, was unswervingly loyal to him and served as his chief family comfort throughout his ministry, even when his other family members doubted him. 124:4.3 138:0.1 145:0.3 (154:6.1,3) 190:2.2

When Mary, Ruth, Jude, and John arrived at Jesus' crucifixion, they witnessed his great patience and fortitude while enduring intense suffering. 186:0.3 187:2.7 187:3.2 187:5.4

On April 17, A.D. 9, Jesus lovingly cared for his newborn sister Ruth, stepping in to comfort and minister to his mother during the trying time. 126:3.2

Ruth, sister of Jesus, endeavored to elude Pharisees in order to meet with her family in Capernaum. 157:0.1

Jesus had long talks with his sister Ruth during his stay at Nazareth. 134:1.3

After marrying David Zebedee, Ruth, the youngest sister of Jesus, moved to Philadelphia with him in early June, following their wedding day. 190:1.10

After Jesus left Nazareth with a caravan, Mary and Ruth moved to Capernaum, where they lived for the rest of Mary's life. 134:1.6

Miriam was a well-balanced daughter with a keen appreciation of things noble and spiritual, Martha was slow in thought and action but dependable, and Baby Ruth was thoughtless in speech but sincere at heart and beautiful. 127:4.8

At Jesus' 4th appearance, he greeted his earthly family and friends before disappearing from their sight. 190:2.6

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Jesus' family arrives 187:2.7 — Mt 27:56.
• People watching 187:3.2 — Mt 27:55-56; Mk 15:40-41; Lk 23:48-49; Jn 19:25.
• Those who watched Jesus die 187:5.4 — Lk 23:49.
• Sister Ruth born 126:3.2 — Mt 13:56; Mk 6:3.

See also

• Jesus:family

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