But Lot went out to them at the doorway, and shut the door behind him,
Parallel translations
- WEB Lot went out to them to the door, and shut the door after him.
- KJV And Lot went out at the door unto them, and shut the door after him,
- BSB Lot went outside to meet them, shutting the door behind him.
- NKJV So Lot went out to them through the doorway, shut the door behind him,
- NLT So Lot stepped outside to talk to them, shutting the door behind him.
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Quick answer
Lot goes out to confront the mob, shutting the door behind him to protect his guests.
Overview
At personal risk, Lot places himself between the mob and his visitors. His action shows real courage and a sense of sacred duty toward those under his roof. Even amid compromise, Lot's protective stand reflects something of the righteousness Peter ascribes to him.
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Cross-references · 1
- Judg 19:23The man, the master of the house, went out to them, and said to them, “No, my brothers, please don’t act so wickedly; since this man has come into my house, don’t do this folly.
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From the first promise that the seed of the woman would crush the serpent (3:15), through Abraham's blessing to all nations and Judah's coming ruler, Genesis sows every seed that flowers in Christ — the true offspring, the better Adam, the ram caught for Isaac.
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