1. The Lord appeared to Abraham by the oak of Mamre, as he sat in the entrance of his tent, while the day was growing hot.
2. Looking up, he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them; and bowing to the ground,
3. he said: “Sir, if it please you, do not go on past your servant.
4. Let some water be brought, that you may bathe your feet, and then rest under the tree.