“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]}
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. Tuilleadh leaganachaKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition It is true that I am your near kinsman; however, there is a kinsman nearer than I. American Standard Version (1901) And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. Common English Bible Now, although it’s certainly true that I’m a redeemer, there’s a redeemer who is a closer relative than I am. Catholic Public Domain Version Neither do I deny myself to be a near relative, but there is another nearer than I. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Neither do I deny myself to be near of kin, but there is another nearer than I. |
“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]}
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.
Then Naomi told her daughter-in-law, “Boaz is one of our relatives. Boaz is one of our protectors.” [13]
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.
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.”
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!”
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.”