19 Now when his master heard the words of his wife , which she spoke to him, saying , "This e is what your slave did to me," his anger burned . 20 So Joseph's master took him and put him into the jail e , the place where the king's prisoners were confined ; and he was there in the jail e . 21 But the Lord was with Joseph and extended kindness to him, and gave him favor in the sight of the chief jailer e .
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 39:19-21
Commentary on Genesis 39:19-23
(Read Genesis 39:19-23)
Joseph's master believed the accusation. Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison, because it was the worst; but God designed to open the way to Joseph's honour. Joseph was owned and righted by his God. He was away from all his friends and relations; he had none to help or comfort him; but the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy. Those that have a good conscience in a prison, have a good God there. God gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison; he trusted him to manage the affairs of the prison. A good man will do good wherever he is, and will be a blessing even in bonds and banishment. Let us not forget, through Joseph, to look unto Jesus, who suffered being tempted, yet without sin; who was slandered, and persecuted, and imprisoned, but without cause; who by the cross ascended to the throne. May we be enabled to follow the same path in submitting and in suffering, to the same place of glory.