1-2. That evening the two angels came to the city of Sodom. Lot was sitting near the city gates and saw them. He got up and went to them. He bowed to show respect and said, “Sirs, please come to my house, and I will serve you. There you can wash your feet and stay the night. Then tomorrow you can continue your journey.” The angels answered, “No, we will stay the night in the city square.”
3. But Lot continued to ask them to come to his house, so they agreed and went with him. Lot gave them something to drink. He baked some bread for them, and they ate it.
4. That evening, just before bedtime, men from every part of town came to Lot’s house. They stood around the house and called to Lot. They said,
5. “Where are the two men who came to you tonight? Bring them out to us. We want to have sex with them.”
6. Lot went outside and closed the door behind him.
7. He said to the men, “No, my friends, I beg you, please don’t do this evil thing!
8. Look, I have two daughters who have never slept with a man before. I will give my daughters to you. You can do anything you want with them. But please don’t do anything to these men. They have come to my house, and I must protect them.”