Genesis 39:4

Modern English Version

Joseph found favor in his sight and served him. So he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put under his charge.

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram said, “Lord God, what will You give me, seeing I am childless and the heir of my house is Eliezer of Damascus?”

Genesis 18:3

He said, “My Lord, if I have found favor in Your sight, do not pass by Your servant.

Genesis 19:19

Behold, your servant has found grace in your eyes, and you have shown your mercy, which you have shown to me by saving my life. However, I cannot escape to the mountain. Otherwise some evil will overtake me, and I will die.

Genesis 24:2

So Abraham said to his servant, the oldest of his household, who was in charge over all that he had, “Please, place your hand under my thigh,

Genesis 32:5

I have oxen and donkeys, flocks, and male servants and female servants, and I am sending this message to tell my lord, so that I may find favor in your sight.’ ”

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No, I pray you, if I have now found favor in your sight, then receive my gift from my hand. For I have seen your face, and it is as though I have seen the face of God, with you having received me favorably.

Genesis 33:8

Esau said, “What do you mean by all this company that I met?” Jacob answered, “These are to find favor in the sight of my lord.”

Genesis 39:8

But he refused and said to his master’s wife, “Behold, because of me my master does not concern himself with anything in the house, and he has committed all that he has to my charge.

1 Kings 16:9

His servant Zimri, commander of half his chariots, conspired against him, and when he was in Tirzah, drinking himself drunk in the house of Arza, manager of his house in Tirzah,

Esther 2:9

Because the young lady appeared pleasing to him and had gained favor in his sight, he quickly gave her the ointments and cosmetics, her allotted food, and seven young chosen women from the king’s palace. He also transferred her and her young women to the best place of the harem.

Proverbs 14:35

The favor of the king is toward a wise servant, but his wrath falls on him who brings shame.

Proverbs 16:7

When a man’s ways please the Lord, He makes even his enemies to be at peace with him.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant will rule over a son who causes shame, and will share the inheritance among the brothers.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see a man who excels in his work? He will stand before kings; he will not stand before obscure men.

Proverbs 27:18

He who tends the fig tree will eat its fruit; so he who waits on his master will be honored.

Proverbs 3:4

So will you find favor and high regard in the sight of God and man.

Acts 20:28

Therefore take heed to yourselves and to the entire flock, over which the Holy Spirit has made you overseers, to shepherd the church of God which He purchased with His own blood.

Ruth 2:6

So the servant who was in charge of his harvesters answered, “She is the young Moabitess woman who came back with Naomi from the land of Moab.

1 Samuel 16:22

Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David stand before me, for he has found favor in my sight.”

1 Samuel 2:26

Now the boy Samuel was growing both in stature and favor with the Lord and also with men.