17 When they had brought them outside, [a]one said, “(A)Escape for your life! (B)Do not look behind you, and do not stay [b]anywhere in the (C)surrounding area; escape to (D)the [c]mountains, or you will be swept away.” 18 But Lot said to them, “Oh no, my lords! 19 Now behold, your servant has found favor in your sight, and you have magnified your compassion, which you have shown me by saving my life; but I cannot escape to the [d]mountains, for the disaster will overtake me and I will die;

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Footnotes

  1. Genesis 19:17 Lit he
  2. Genesis 19:17 Lit in all the circle
  3. Genesis 19:17 Lit mountain
  4. Genesis 19:19 Lit mountain

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