Genesis 39:21

But the Lord was with Joseph, and shewed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison.

Cross-reference

Gen 39:2 already states 'the LORD was with Joseph' in Potiphar's house, showing God's consistent presence through changing circumstances.

In Genesis 39:4, Joseph found favor with Potiphar — this prison favor repeats the same pattern from earlier in the chapter.

Genesis 40:3 Historical context

Genesis 40:3 places Joseph in the very prison where he later interprets dreams — the favor from 39:21 explains his position of trust there.

Gen 49:24 attributes Joseph's strength to God's hands, reinforcing that God's presence enabled his endurance in prison.

In Genesis 28:15, God assures Jacob 'I am with you and will keep you' — mirroring the presence granted to Joseph.

Genesis 40:4 Historical context

In Genesis 40:4, the captain appointed Joseph to serve the prisoners — the direct result of the favor God gave him.

In Genesis 26:3, God promises Isaac 'I will be with you' — the same divine presence that sustained Joseph in prison.

In Genesis 43:14, Jacob prays for God to grant mercy before the Egyptian — a request for the same kind of favor Joseph received.

Acts 7:9 Parallel

Acts 7:9 confirms the same truth: despite betrayal, God was with Joseph, echoing the divine presence that granted him favor.

Daniel 6:22 Parallel

In Daniel 6:22, God similarly delivers a faithful servant by shutting lions' mouths — both show God granting favor and protection to the righteous in hostile settings.

Daniel 1:9 Parallel

Daniel 1:9 directly parallels Joseph: God gave Daniel favor with his captor, just as He gave Joseph favor with the prison keeper.

Psalm 105:19 adds that the LORD's word tested Joseph during his imprisonment, revealing the refining purpose behind God's favor.

Exodus 3:21 Parallel

Exodus 3:21 promises Israel favor in the sight of Egyptians — same language as Joseph's favor in prison, both show God granting favor to His people.

Judges 1:19 Parallel

In Judges 1:19, 'the LORD was with Judah' — the same formula of divine presence enabling success.

In 1 Samuel 3:19, 'the LORD was with Samuel' — a direct parallel to God’s presence with Joseph.

Joshua 6:27 Parallel

In Joshua 6:27, 'the LORD was with Joshua' — the exact same divine presence statement given for Joseph.

2 Chronicles 1:1 echoes the same phrase 'the LORD was with him' and shows God's presence leading to exaltation, as with Joseph.

Esther 2:9 Parallel

Esther 2:9 describes Esther winning favor in the sight of her custodian, mirroring Joseph's favor with the prison keeper.

Psalm 106:46 describes God giving captives pity from their captors, mirroring the favor Joseph experienced in prison.

Proverbs 16:7 articulates the principle behind Joseph's favor: when one's ways please the LORD, He grants peace with enemies.

Exodus 12:36 parallels God granting favor to Israel so they plunder Egypt, echoing the same divine favor Joseph received.

Exodus 11:3 Parallel

Exodus 11:3 shows a similar pattern: God gives His people favor in the eyes of their captors, just as He gave Joseph favor in prison.

2 Chronicles 17:3 also says 'the LORD was with Jehoshaphat' — a parallel divine presence that brings success, like Joseph's.

Proverbs 3:4 promises favor with God and man — a general principle that Joseph's experience exemplifies.