Joseph's Conduct in the Dungeon
Genesis 39:19-23
And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying…


I. THE TENDERNESS OF HIS SYMPATHY (vers. 6, 7). Suffering is absolutely necessary to capacitate us for sympathy.

II. THE PROFESSION OF HIS INNOCENCE. Of which notice the calmness and simplicity.

III. THE INTEGRITY OF HIS TRUTHFULNESS. Having undertaken the office of interpreter, he fulfilled it faithfully.

(F. W. Robertson, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: 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.

WEB: It happened, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, "This is what your servant did to me," that his wrath was kindled.




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