Ruth 4:4

Good News Translation (US Version)

and I think you ought to know about it. Now then, if you want it, buy it in the presence of these men sitting here. But if you don't want it, say so, because the right to buy it belongs first to you and then to me.” The man said, “I will buy it.”

Cross References

Philippians 4:8

In conclusion, my friends, fill your minds with those things that are good and that deserve praise: things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, and honorable.

2 Corinthians 8:21

Our purpose is to do what is right, not only in the sight of the Lord, but also in the sight of others.

Romans 12:17

If someone has done you wrong, do not repay him with a wrong. Try to do what everyone considers to be good.

Jeremiah 32:25

Yet, Sovereign Lord, you are the one who ordered me to buy the field in the presence of witnesses, even though the city is about to be captured by the Babylonians.”

Genesis 23:18

It was recognized as Abraham's property by all the Hittites who were there at the meeting.

Genesis 23:11

“Listen, sir; I will give you the whole field and the cave that is in it. Here in the presence of my own people, I will give it to you, so that you can bury your wife.”

Deuteronomy 25:8

Then the town leaders are to summon him and speak to him. If he still refuses to marry her,

Ruth 2:20

“May the Lord bless Boaz!” Naomi exclaimed. “The Lord always keeps his promises to the living and the dead.” And she went on, “That man is a close relative of ours, one of those responsible for taking care of us.”

Ruth 3:9

“Who are you?” he asked. “It's Ruth, sir,” she answered. “Because you are a close relative, you are responsible for taking care of me. So please marry me.”

Ruth 3:12

It is true that I am a close relative and am responsible for you, but there is a man who is a closer relative than I am.