Genesis 39

And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar, an officer of Pharaoh, captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmeelites, which had brought him down thither.

Joseph was taken to Egypt, where Potiphar, a high-ranking Egyptian officer, bought him from the Ishmeelites who had brought him there.

And the LORD was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house of his master the Egyptian.

God's presence was always with Joseph, blessing him with success. Even while serving in his Egyptian master's house, he thrived.

And his master saw that the LORD was with him, and that the LORD made all that he did to prosper in his hand.

His master noticed God's presence in his life, seeing that everything he did flourished because of God's blessings.

And Joseph found grace in his sight, and he served him: and he made him overseer over his house, and all that he had he put into his hand.

Joseph won his favor, served him well, and was entrusted with overseeing his entire household and possessions.

And it came to pass from the time that he had made him overseer in his house, and over all that he had, that the LORD blessed the Egyptian’s house for Joseph’s sake; and the blessing of the LORD was upon all that he had in the house, and in the field.

From the moment Joseph was put in charge of everything, God showered the Egyptian's home with blessings because of him. God's favor touched everything, both inside the house and out in the fields.

And he left all that he had in Joseph’s hand; and he knew not ought he had, save the bread which he did eat. And Joseph was a goodly person, and well favoured.

He entrusted everything he owned to Joseph, unaware of anything except the food he ate. And Joseph was well-built and handsome.

And it came to pass after these things, that his master’s wife cast her eyes upon Joseph; and she said, Lie with me.

After everything that happened, his master's wife found herself irresistibly drawn to Joseph. She looked at him with longing and pleaded, "Be with me."

But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

But he firmly declined, telling his master's wife, "Look, with me here, my master doesn't concern himself with anything in this house, and he's entrusted everything he owns to me."

There is none greater in this house than I; neither hath he kept back any thing from me but thee, because thou art his wife: how then can I do this great wickedness, and sin against God?

In this home, no one ranks above me. Everything is within my reach, except you, because you're his wife. How could I possibly commit such a terrible act and offend God?

And it came to pass, as she spake to Joseph day by day, that he hearkened not unto her, to lie by her, or to be with her.

Despite her daily attempts to persuade Joseph, he consistently refused to be intimate or even spend time with her.

And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.

Around this time, Joseph entered the empty house alone to carry out his duties.

And she caught him by his garment, saying, Lie with me: and he left his garment in her hand, and fled, and got him out.

She grabbed his clothes, urging, "Sleep with me!" But he escaped, leaving his garment in her hand, and ran outside.

And it came to pass, when she saw that he had left his garment in her hand, and was fled forth,

When she realized he had left his clothing in her grasp and had run away, she was overwhelmed with a mix of shock and confusion.

That she called unto the men of her house, and spake unto them, saying, See, he hath brought in an Hebrew unto us to mock us; he came in unto me to lie with me, and I cried with a loud voice:

She urgently summoned the men of her household, her voice trembling with indignity, "Look, he has brought a Hebrew here to ridicule us. He tried to force himself on me, and I screamed out loud."

And it came to pass, when he heard that I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled, and got him out.

When he heard my desperate cry, he abandoned his coat and ran away in fear.

And she laid up his garment by her, until his lord came home.

She kept his clothing close to her, waiting anxiously for his return.

And she spake unto him according to these words, saying, The Hebrew servant, which thou hast brought unto us, came in unto me to mock me:

She turned to him, her voice trembling with accusation, "The Hebrew servant you brought here, he came to ridicule me!"

And it came to pass, as I lifted up my voice and cried, that he left his garment with me, and fled out.

As I cried out in despair, he left his cloak behind and ran away.

And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

When his wife told him lies about his servant, the master was filled with burning anger.

And Joseph’s master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king’s prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.

Joseph's master, overwhelmed with anger, sent him to the grim prison where the king's captives languished. There, amidst despair and shackles, Joseph found himself confined.

But the LORD was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

Despite his circumstances, Joseph was not alone. God stood by him, showering him with compassion and making him likable to the prison warden.

And the keeper of the prison committed to Joseph’s hand all the prisoners that were in the prison; and whatsoever they did there, he was the doer of it.

The jailer entrusted Joseph with the care of all the inmates. Whatever happened in the prison, Joseph was responsible for it.

The keeper of the prison looked not to any thing that was under his hand; because the LORD was with him, and that which he did, the LORD made it to prosper.

The jailer didn't worry about anything in his charge, for he knew God was with him. Everything he did flourished, for it was God's doing.