Genesis 39:4

New Century Version

So Potiphar was very happy with Joseph and allowed him to be his personal servant. He put Joseph in charge of the house, trusting him with everything he owned.

Cross References

Genesis 15:2

But Abram said, “Lord God, what can you give me? I have no son, so my slave Eliezer from Damascus will get everything I own after I die.”

Genesis 18:3

and said, “Sir, if you think well of me, please stay awhile with me, your servant.

Genesis 19:19

You have been merciful and kind to me and have saved my life. But I can’t run to the mountains. The disaster will catch me, and I will die.

Genesis 24:2

Abraham said to his oldest servant, who was in charge of everything he owned, “Put your hand under my leg.

Genesis 32:5

I have cattle, donkeys, flocks, and male and female servants. I send this message to you and ask you to accept us.’ ”

Genesis 33:10

Jacob said, “No! Please! If I have pleased you, then accept the gift I give you. I am very happy to see your face again. It is like seeing the face of God, because you have accepted me.

Genesis 33:8

Esau said, “I saw many herds as I was coming here. Why did you bring them?” Jacob answered, “They were to please you, my master.”

Genesis 39:8

But Joseph refused and said to her, “My master trusts me with everything in his house. He has put me in charge of everything he owns.

1 Kings 16:9

Zimri, one of Elah’s officers, commanded half of Elah’s chariots. Zimri made plans against Elah while the king was in Tirzah, getting drunk at Arza’s home. (Arza was in charge of the palace at Tirzah.)

Esther 2:9

Esther pleased Hegai, and he liked her. So Hegai quickly began giving Esther her beauty treatments and special food. He gave her seven servant girls chosen from the king’s palace. Then he moved her and her seven servant girls to the best part of the women’s quarters.

Proverbs 14:35

A king is pleased with a wise servant, but he will become angry with one who causes him shame.

Proverbs 16:7

When people live so that they please the Lord, even their enemies will make peace with them.

Proverbs 17:2

A wise servant will rule over the master’s disgraceful child and will even inherit a share of what the master leaves his children.

Proverbs 22:29

Do you see people skilled in their work? They will work for kings, not for ordinary people.

Proverbs 27:18

Whoever tends a fig tree gets to eat its fruit, and whoever takes care of his master will receive honor.

Proverbs 3:4

Then you will be respected and will please both God and people.

Acts 20:28

Be careful for yourselves and for all the people the Holy Spirit has given to you to oversee. You must be like shepherds to the church of God, which he bought with the death of his own son.

Ruth 2:6

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

1 Samuel 16:22

Saul sent a message to Jesse, saying, “Let David stay and serve me because I like him.”

1 Samuel 2:26

The boy Samuel grew physically. He pleased the Lord and the people.