A reading from the book of Genesis.

The Lord appeared to Abraham by the terabinth of Mamry as he sat in the entrance of his tent while the day was growing hot.

Looking up, Abraham saw three men standing nearby.

When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet

them. And bowing to the ground, he said, Sir, if I may ask you this favor, please, do not go past your servant.

Let some water be brought that you may bathe your feet, and then rest yourselves

under the tree. Now that you have come this close to your servant, let me bring you a little food

that you may refresh yourselves, and afterward you may go on your way.

The men replied very well, do as you have said.

Abraham hastened into the tent and told Sarah, quick, three measures of fine flour, need it and make rolls.

He ran to the herd, picked out a tender choice steer, and gave it to a servant who quickly

prepared it.

Then Abraham got some curds and milk, as well as the steer that had been prepared and set these before the three men.

And he waited on them under the tree while they ate.

They asked Abraham, where is your wife, Sarah?

He replied there in the tent.

One of them said,

I will surely return to you about this time next year,

and Sarah will then have a son.

The word of the Lord.

Thanks to be God. to be, God. I'm I'm He who does justice will live in the presence of the Lord of the Lord

he who does justice

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