Genesis 19:16-18
EasyEnglish Bible
16 But Lot did not move.[a] So the angels took hold of Lot's hand, as well as the hands of his wife and his two daughters. The Lord was very kind to Lot and his family and the angels led them away from the city.
17 When they had reached a place outside the city, one of the angels said, ‘Now run! Your lives are in danger. Do not look behind you! Do not stop anywhere in this valley. Run up into the mountains or you will die.’ 18 But Lot said, ‘No! Please, my lords, I cannot do that!
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- 19:16 Lot and his family did not want to leave Sodom. They would be leaving everything that they had.
Genesis 19:16-18
New International Version
16 When he hesitated, the men grasped his hand and the hands of his wife and of his two daughters(A) and led them safely out of the city, for the Lord was merciful to them.(B) 17 As soon as they had brought them out, one of them said, “Flee for your lives!(C) Don’t look back,(D) and don’t stop anywhere in the plain!(E) Flee to the mountains(F) or you will be swept away!”
18 But Lot said to them, “No, my lords,[a] please!
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- Genesis 19:18 Or No, Lord; or No, my lord
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