Ruth 3:12

Easy To Read Version

And it is true, I am a close relative. [20] But there is a man that is a closer relative to you than I.

Cross References

Matthew 7:12

“Do to other people the same things you want them to do to you. This is the meaning of the law \{of Moses\} and the \{teaching of the\} prophets. {\cf2\super [83]}

1 Thessalonians 4:6

None of you should do wrong to your brother \{in Christ\} or cheat him in this way. The Lord will punish people that do those things. We have already told you and warned you about that.

Ruth 2:20

Then Naomi told her daughter-in-law, “Boaz is one of our relatives. Boaz is one of our protectors.” [13]

Ruth 3:11

Now, young woman, don’t be afraid. I will do the things you ask. All the people in our town know that you are a very good woman.

Ruth 3:13

Stay here tonight. In the morning we will see if he will help [21] you. If he decides to help you, then that is fine. If he refuses to help, then I promise, as the Lord lives, I will marry you and buy back Elimelech’s land for you. [22] So lie here until morning.”

Ruth 4:1

Boaz went to the place where people gather near the city gates. Boaz sat there until the close relative [24] Boaz had mentioned passed by. Boaz called to him, “Come here, friend! Sit here!”

Ruth 4:4

I decided to tell you about this in front of the people living here and in front of the elders [28] of my people. If you want to buy back the land, then buy it! If you don’t want to redeem the land, then tell me. I know that I am the next person after you that can redeem the land. If you don’t buy the land back, then I will.”