Holy Scripture
Genesis 39:2
A church father on this verse
“Lowly servants have grounds on which they may glory; Joseph also was a servant. Those who have passed from freedom into slavery through some exigency have a source of consolation. They have something to imitate, so that they may learn that their status can change but not their character; that among household servants…”
Source: Septuagint
Original
2And the Lord was with Joseph, and he was a prosperous man; and he was in the house with his lord the Egyptian.
Modern
Preparing…
Teens
Preparing…
Kids
Preparing…
In context
1And Joseph was brought down to Egypt; and Potiphar the eunuch of Pharaoh, the captain of the guard, an Egyptian, bought him of the hands of the Ishmaelites, who brought him down thither.
— Genesis 39:2 —
3And his master knew that the Lord was with him, and the Lord prospers in his hands whatsoever he happens to do.
4And Joseph found grace in the presence of his lord, and was well-pleasing to him; and he set him over his house, and all that he had he gave into the hand of Joseph.