Ruth 3:12

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

It's true that I am one of the relatives who is supposed to take care of you, but there is someone who is an even closer relative.

Cross References

Matthew 7:12

Treat others as you want them to treat you. This is what the Law and the Prophets are all about.

1 Thessalonians 4:6

You must not cheat any of the Lord's followers in matters of sex. Remember, we warned you that he punishes everyone who does such things.

Ruth 2:20

“The LORD bless Boaz!” Naomi replied. “He has shown that he is still loyal to the living and to the dead. Boaz is a close relative, one of those who is supposed to look after us.”

Ruth 3:11

Don't worry, I'll do what you have asked. You are respected by everyone in town.

Ruth 3:13

Stay here until morning, then I will find out if he is willing to look after you. If he isn't, I promise by the living God to do it myself. Now go back to sleep until morning.

Ruth 4:1

Meanwhile, Boaz had gone to the meeting place at the town gate and was sitting there when the other close relative came by. So Boaz invited him to come over and sit down, and he did.

Ruth 4:4

I am telling you about this, since you are his closest relative and have the right to buy the property. If you want it, you can buy it now. These ten men and the others standing here can be witnesses. But if you don't want the property, let me know, because I am next in line. The man replied, “I will buy it!”