1. The two messengers entered Sodom in the evening. Lot, who was sitting at the gate of Sodom, saw them, got up to greet them, and bowed low.
2. He said, "Come to your servant’s house, spend the night, and wash your feet. Then you can get up early and go on your way."But they said, "No, we will spend the night in the town square."
3. He pleaded earnestly with them, so they went with him and entered his house. He made a big meal for them, even baking unleavened bread, and they ate.
4. Before they went to bed, the men of the city of Sodom—everyone from the youngest to the oldest—surrounded the house
5. and called to Lot, "Where are the men who arrived tonight? Bring them out to us so that we may have sex with them."
6. Lot went out toward the entrance, closed the door behind him,
7. and said, "My brothers, don’t do such an evil thing.
8. I’ve got two daughters who are virgins. Let me bring them out to you, and you may do to them whatever you wish. But don’t do anything to these men because they are now under the protection of my roof."