Deuteronomy 25:8 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 20218 Then the elders of his town shall summon him and speak to him. If he persists, saying, ‘I have no desire to marry her,’ See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand to it, and say, I like not to take her; See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 Then the elders of his city shall call him and speak to him. And if he stands firm and says, I do not want to take her, See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 Then the elders of his city shall call him, and speak unto him: and if he stand, and say, I like not to take her; See the chapterCommon English Bible8 The city’s elders will summon him and talk to him about this. If he doesn’t budge, insisting, “I don’t want to marry her,” See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version8 And immediately, they shall summon him to be sent, and they shall question him. If he responds, 'I am not willing to accept her as a wife,' See the chapter |
So I thought I would tell you of it and say: Buy it in the presence of those sitting here and in the presence of the elders of my people. If you will redeem it, redeem it; but if you will not, tell me, so that I may know; for there is no one prior to you to redeem it, and I come after you.” So he said, “I will redeem it.”