Genesis 18:1–8

Three Men Visit Abraham

18The Lord appeared to Abraham near the large trees of Mamre. Abraham was sitting at the entrance to his tent. It was the hottest time of the day.

²Abraham looked up and saw three men standing nearby. He quickly left the entrance to his tent to meet them. He bowed low to the ground.

³He said, “My lord, if you are pleased with me, don’t pass me by. ⁴Let a little water be brought. All of you can wash your feet and rest under this tree.

⁵“Let me get you something to eat to give you strength. Then you can go on your way. I want to do this for you now that you have come to me.”

“All right,” they answered. “Go ahead and do it.”

⁶So Abraham hurried into the tent to Sarah. “Quick!” he said. “Get about half a bushel of fine flour. Mix it and bake some bread.”

⁷Then he ran to the herd. He picked out a choice, tender calf. He gave it to a servant, who hurried to prepare it. ⁸Then he brought some butter and milk and the calf that had been prepared. He served them to the three men.

While they ate, he stood near them under a tree.