So Potiphar gave Joseph complete administrative responsibility over everything he owned. With Joseph there, he didn’t worry about a thing—except what kind of food to eat! Joseph was a very handsome and well-built young man,

Commentaries

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Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

According to our reckoning, Perez and Zerah were born when Judah was in his twenty-eighth year, and therefore, Joseph was in his twenty-fourth. Her…

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

And he left all that he had Joseph reaped this fruit of the divine love and kindness towards him, that he was cheered by some alleviation …

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

And he left all he has in Joseph's hand;
etc.] His master took no care of anything, but committed all to him, truste…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

Our enemies may strip us of outward distinctions and ornaments, but wisdom and grace cannot be taken from us. They may separate us from friends, re…