Genesis 39:12

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.

Cross-reference

Genesis 39:8 records Joseph's reasoned refusal based on loyalty — that conviction drives his decisive flight in verse 12.

In Genesis 39:10, Joseph's daily refusal sets the pattern for his flight here — consistent resistance to temptation.

Proverbs 5:8 commands staying far from the seductive woman — Joseph obeys by fleeing her presence.

Proverbs 6:5 urges escape like a bird from a trap — Joseph flees from the snare of Potiphar's wife.

Proverbs 7:13-27 describes a seductive woman who entices a fool to ruin — in contrast, Joseph flees instead of yielding.

Ecclesiastes 7:26 says whoever pleases God escapes the snare of the woman — Joseph pleases God by fleeing.

2 Timothy 2:22 commands fleeing youthful passions — Joseph's flight from sexual temptation perfectly exemplifies this command.

1 Peter 2:11 urges abstaining from fleshly lusts — Joseph's literal flight demonstrates this abstention.

1 Corinthians 6:18 directly commands 'flee from sexual immorality' — Joseph's flight is the ultimate biblical example.

2 Samuel 13:11 shows Amnon forcing himself on Tamar — contrasting Joseph's resistance with Amnon's sinful action.

Proverbs 1:15 warns against walking with sinners — Joseph refrains by fleeing from evil.

1 Corinthians 15:33 warns bad company corrupts good morals — Joseph's flight from Potiphar's wife illustrates avoiding corrupting influence.