Genesis 39:4

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

So Potiphar was very happy with Joseph. He allowed Joseph to work for him and to help him rule the house. Joseph was the ruler over everything Potiphar owned.

Cross References

Acts 20:28

Be careful for yourselves and for all the people God has given you. The Holy Spirit gave you the work of caring for this flock. You must be shepherds to the church of God, the people he bought with his own blood.

Proverbs 27:18

People who take care of fig trees are allowed to eat the fruit. In the same way, people who take care of their masters will be rewarded.

Genesis 39:8

But Joseph refused. He said, “My master trusts me with everything in his house. He has given me responsibility for everything here.

Genesis 24:2

Abraham’s oldest servant was in charge of everything he owned. Abraham called that servant to him and said, “Put your hand under my leg.

Genesis 19:19

You have been very kind to me, your servant. You have been very kind to save me, but I cannot run all the way to the mountains. What if I am too slow and something happens? I will be killed!

Proverbs 22:29

Skilled workers will always serve kings. They will never have to work for less important people.

Proverbs 17:2

A smart servant will gain control over his master’s foolish son. He will be treated like a son and get a share of the inheritance.

Proverbs 16:7

When people live to please the Lord, even their enemies will be at peace with them.

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No, I beg you! If you really accept me, please accept the gifts I give you. I am very happy to see your face again. It is like seeing the face of God. I am very happy to see that you accept me.

Genesis 18:3

Abraham said, “Sirs, please stay a while with me, your servant.

Proverbs 14:35

Kings are pleased with intelligent officials, but they will punish shameful ones.

1 Samuel 16:22

Saul sent a message to Jesse. “Let David stay and serve me. I like him very much.”

Genesis 33:8

Esau said, “Who were all those people I saw while I was coming here? And what were all those animals for?” Jacob answered, “These are my gifts to you so that you might accept me.”

Genesis 32:5

I have many cattle, donkeys, flocks, and servants. Sir, I am sending you this message to ask you to accept us.’”

Genesis 15:2

But Abram said, “Lord GOD, there is nothing you can give me that will make me happy, because I have no son. My slave Eliezer from Damascus will get everything I own after I die.”

1 Kings 16:9

Zimri was one of King Elah’s officers. Zimri commanded half of Elah’s chariots, but Zimri plotted against Elah. King Elah was in Tirzah, drinking and getting drunk at Arza’s home. Arza was the man in charge of the palace at Tirzah.

Ruth 2:6

The servant answered, “She is the Moabite woman who came with Naomi from the country of Moab.

1 Samuel 2:26

The boy Samuel kept growing. He was pleasing to the Lord and to the people.

Esther 2:9

He liked Esther. She became his favorite, so he quickly gave Esther beauty treatments and special food. He chose seven slave women from the king’s palace and gave them to Esther. Then he moved Esther and her seven women servants into the best place where the king’s women lived.

Proverbs 3:4

Then God will be pleased and think well of you and so will everyone else.