Genesis 18:27-33 ▼

27 Abraham asked, |Consider now, if I may be so bold as to ask you, although I'm [only] dust and ashes,

28 what if there are 45 innocent people? Will you destroy the whole city because of 5 fewer people?| The LORD answered, |I will not destroy it if I find 45 there.|

29 Abraham asked him again, |What if 40 are found there?| He answered, |For the sake of the 40 I will not do it.|

30 |Please don't be angry if I speak again,| Abraham said. |What if 30 are found there?| He answered, |If I find 30 there, I will not do it.|

31 |Look now, if I may be so bold as to ask you,| Abraham said. |What if 20 are found there?| He answered, |I will not destroy it for the sake of the 20.|

32 |Please don't be angry if I speak only one more time,| Abraham said. |What if 10 are found there?| He answered, |I will not destroy it for the sake of the 10.|

33 When the LORD finished speaking to Abraham, he left. Abraham returned home.