Genesis 39:4

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Potiphar liked Joseph and made him his personal assistant, putting him in charge of his house and all his property.

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram answered, “LORD All-Powerful, you have given me everything I could ask for, except children. And when I die, Eliezer of Damascus will get all I own.

Genesis 18:3

and said, “Please come to my home where I can serve you.

Genesis 24:2

One day, Abraham called in his most trusted servant and said to him, “Solemnly promise me

Genesis 32:5

and now I own cattle, donkeys, and sheep, as well as many slaves. Master, I am sending these messengers in the hope that you will be kind to me.”

Genesis 33:10

“No!” Jacob said. “Please accept these gifts as a sign of your friendship for me. When you welcomed me and I saw your face, it was like seeing the face of God.

Genesis 33:8

Esau asked Jacob, “What did you mean by these herds I met along the road?” “Master,” Jacob answered, “I sent them so that you would be friendly to me.”

Genesis 39:8

but he refused and said, “My master isn't worried about anything in his house, because he has placed me in charge of everything he owns.

1 Kings 16:9

Zimri commanded half of Elah's chariots, and he made plans to kill Elah. One day, Elah was in Tirzah, getting drunk at the home of Arza, his prime minister,

Esther 2:9

and from the first day, Esther was his favourite. He began her beauty treatments at once. He also gave her plenty of food and seven special maids from the king's palace, and they had the best rooms.

Proverbs 14:35

Kings reward servants who act wisely, but they punish those who act foolishly.

Proverbs 16:7

When we please the LORD, even our enemies make friends with us.

Proverbs 17:2

A hard-working slave will be placed in charge of a no-good child, and that slave will be given the same inheritance that each child receives.

Proverbs 22:29

If you do your job well, you will work for a ruler and never be a slave.

Proverbs 27:18

Take care of a tree, and you will eat its fruit; look after your master, and you will be praised.

Proverbs 3:4

God and people will like you and consider you a success.

Acts 20:28

Look after yourselves and everyone the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be like shepherds to God's church. It is the flock that he bought with the blood of his own Son.

Ruth 2:6

The man answered, “She is the one who came back from Moab with Naomi.

1 Samuel 16:22

Not long after this, Saul sent another message to Jesse: “I really like David. Please let him stay with me.”

1 Samuel 2:26

Each day the LORD and his people liked Samuel more and more.