Genesis 39:4

Good News Translation

Potiphar was pleased with him and made him his personal servant; so he put him in charge of his house and everything he owned.

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram answered, “Sovereign Lord, what good will your reward do me, since I have no children? My only heir is Eliezer of Damascus.

Genesis 18:3

he said, “Sirs, please do not pass by my home without stopping; I am here to serve you.

Genesis 19:19

You have done me a great favor and saved my life. But the hills are too far away; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die before I get there.

Genesis 24:2

He said to his oldest servant, who was in charge of all that he had, “Place your hand between my thighs and make a vow.

Genesis 32:5

I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word, sir, in the hope of gaining your favor.”

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No, please, if I have gained your favor, accept my gift. To see your face is for me like seeing the face of God, now that you have been so friendly to me.

Genesis 33:8

Esau asked, “What about that other group I met? What did that mean?” Jacob answered, “It was to gain your favor.”

Genesis 39:8

He refused and said to her, “Look, my master does not have to concern himself with anything in the house, because I am here. He has put me in charge of everything he has.

1 Kings 16:9

Zimri, one of his officers who was in charge of half of the king's chariots, plotted against him. One day in Tirzah, Elah was getting drunk in the home of Arza, who was in charge of the palace.

Esther 2:9

Hegai liked Esther, and she won his favor. He lost no time in beginning her beauty treatment of massage and special diet. He gave her the best place in the harem and assigned seven young women specially chosen from the royal palace to serve her.

Proverbs 14:35

Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them.

Proverbs 16:7

When you please the Lord, you can make your enemies into friends.

Proverbs 17:2

A shrewd servant will gain authority over a master's worthless son and receive a part of the inheritance.

Proverbs 22:29

Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.

Proverbs 27:18

Take care of a fig tree and you will have figs to eat. Servants who take care of their master will be honored.

Proverbs 3:4

If you do this, both God and people will be pleased with you.

Acts 20:28

So keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock which the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he made his own through the blood of his Son.

Ruth 2:6

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

1 Samuel 16:22

Then Saul sent a message to Jesse: “I like David. Let him stay here in my service.”

1 Samuel 2:26

The boy Samuel continued to grow and to gain favor both with the Lord and with people.