Genesis 18:3-5

Expanded Bible

³ and said, “·Sir [My lord], if ·you think well of me [^LI have found grace in your eyes], please ·stay awhile with me, [^Ldo not pass by] your servant. ⁴ I will bring some water so all of you can wash your feet. You may rest under the tree, ⁵ and I will get some bread for you so you can regain your strength. Then you may ·continue your journey [^Lpass by].”

The three men said, “That is fine. Do as you said.” [^CIn the ancient Near East, hospitality towards strangers was a very imporant value.]