Genesis 18:1-8

1The Lord appeared to Abraham near the special oak trees of Mamre. It was the hot time of day and Abraham was sitting by the door of his tent.

2Abraham looked up and he saw three men. He ran in a hurry to meet them. He bent down to the ground to respect them.

3Abraham said, ‘Please sir, stop here and let me serve you. That would make me very happy.

4Let us bring some water so that you can all wash your feet. Then you can rest under this tree.

5Let me also bring some food for you to eat. Now that you have come to my home, you should rest and become strong again. Then you will be ready to continue with your journey.’ The men replied, ‘That is good. Please do what you have said.’

6Abraham went quickly to the tent. He said to Sarah, ‘Be quick! Get plenty of good flour and make bread with it.’

7Then Abraham ran to his cows. He chose a very nice young cow. He gave it to his servant. The servant quickly prepared it for the men to eat.

8Then Abraham also brought some cream and some milk, as well as the meat from the cow. He put all the food in front of the men. While they ate it, Abraham stood near them, under a tree.