1. The Lord appeared to Abraham at the sacred trees of Mamre. As Abraham was sitting at the entrance of his tent during the hottest part of the day,
2. he looked up and saw three men standing there. As soon as he saw them, he ran out to meet them. Bowing down with his face touching the ground,
3. he said, “Sirs, please do not pass by my home without stopping; I am here to serve you.
4. Let me bring some water for you to wash your feet; you can rest here beneath this tree.
5. I will also bring a bit of food; it will give you strength to continue your journey. You have honoured me by coming to my home, so let me serve you.”They replied, “Thank you; we accept.”