Ruth 4:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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!”

Cross References

Genesis 23:11

“Sir, the whole field, including the cave, is yours. With my own people as witnesses, I freely give it to you as a burial place for your dead.”

Jeremiah 32:25

So why did you tell me to get some witnesses and buy a field with my silver, when Jerusalem is about to be captured by the Babylonians?

Romans 12:17

Don't ill-treat someone who has ill-treated you. But try to earn the respect of others,

2 Corinthians 8:21

But we want to do what pleases the Lord and what people think is right.

Deuteronomy 25:8

The leaders will call the living brother to the town gate and try to persuade him to marry the widow. But if he doesn't change his mind and marry her,

Philippians 4:8

Finally, my friends, keep your minds on whatever is true, pure, right, holy, friendly, and proper. Don't ever stop thinking about what is truly worthwhile and worthy of praise.

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 3:12

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.

Ruth 3:9

“Who are you?” he asked. “Sir, I am Ruth,” she answered, “and you are the relative who is supposed to take care of me. So spread the edge of your cover over me.”