Genesis 39:4

God's Word

Potiphar liked Joseph so much that he made him his trusted servant. He put him in charge of his household and everything he owned.

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

Abram asked, “Almighty Lord, what will you give me? Since I’m going to die without children, Eliezer of Damascus will inherit my household.

Genesis 18:3

“Please, sir,” Abraham said, “stop by to visit me for a while.

Genesis 19:19

Even though you’ve been so good to me and though you’ve been very kind to me by saving my life, I can’t run as far as the hills. This disaster will overtake me, and I’ll die.

Genesis 24:2

So Abraham said to the senior servant of his household who was in charge of all that he owned, “Take a solemn oath.

Genesis 32:5

I have cattle and donkeys, sheep and goats, and male and female slaves. I’ve sent ⌞these messengers⌟ to tell you ⌞this news⌟ in order to win your favor.’ ”

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No, please take the gift I’m giving you, because I’ve seen your face as if I were seeing the face of God, and yet you welcomed me so warmly.

Genesis 33:8

Then Esau asked, “Why did you send this whole group ⌞of people and animals⌟ I met?” He answered, “To win your favor, sir.”

Genesis 39:8

But Joseph refused and said to her, “My master doesn’t concern himself with anything in the house. He trusts me with everything he owns.

1 Kings 16:9

But Zimri, the general who commanded half of Elah’s chariots, plotted against him. Elah was getting drunk in Tirzah at Arza’s house. (Arza was in charge of the palace in Tirzah.)

Esther 2:9

The young woman pleased him and won his affection. So he immediately provided her with the beauty treatment, a daily supply of food, and seven suitable female servants from the king’s palace. Then he moved her and her servants to the best place in the women’s quarters.

Proverbs 14:35

A king is delighted with a servant who acts wisely, but he is furious with one who acts shamefully.

Proverbs 16:7

When a person’s ways are pleasing to the Lord, he makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise slave will become master over a son who acts shamefully, and he will share the inheritance with the brothers.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a person who is efficient in his work? He will serve kings. He will not serve unknown people.

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever takes care of a fig tree can eat its fruit, and whoever protects his master is honored.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will find favor and much success in the sight of God and humanity.

Acts 20:28

Pay attention to yourselves and to the entire flock in which the Holy Spirit has placed you as bishops to be shepherds for God’s church which he acquired with his own blood.

Ruth 2:6

The young man answered, “She’s a young Moabite woman who came back with Naomi from the country of Moab.

1 Samuel 16:22

Saul sent ⌞this message⌟ to Jesse, “Please let David stay with me because I have grown fond of him.”

1 Samuel 2:26

The boy Samuel continued to grow and gained the favor of the Lord and the people.