Ruth 3:12
Ruth chapter 3 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
KJV
King James Version · 1611And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901And now it is true that I am a near kinsman; howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I.
Context
v.11And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou sayest; for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a worthy woman.
v.12This passage
v.13Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman’s part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as Jehovah liveth: lie down until the morning.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- 1 Thessalonians 4:6
that no man transgress, and wrong his brother in the matter: because the Lord is an avenger in all these things, as also we forewarned you and testified.
- Ruth 4:1
Now Boaz went up to the gate, and sat him down there: and, behold, the near kinsman of whom Boaz spake came by; unto whom he said, Ho, such a one! turn aside, sit down here. And he turned aside, and sat down.
- Matthew 7:12
All things therefore whatsoever ye would that men should do unto you, even so do ye also unto them: for this is the law and the prophets.