Genesis 39:8

But he refused, and said unto his master’s wife, Behold, my master wotteth not what is with me in the house, and he hath committed all that he hath to my hand;

Cross-reference

In Genesis 39:6, Potiphar's complete trust in Joseph is established — the basis for Joseph's argument in verse 8.

In Genesis 39:10, Joseph's persistent daily refusal is shown — reinforcing his initial stand in verse 8.

In Genesis 39:12, Joseph flees when the temptation becomes physical — the culmination of his refusal in verse 8.

In Genesis 40:15, Joseph protests his innocence, consistent with his faithful refusal of Potiphar's wife in verse 8.

In Genesis 24:2, Abraham's servant is entrusted with all his master's goods — similar to Joseph's stewardship under Potiphar.

Proverbs 6:29 states that sleeping with a neighbor's wife brings guilt—Joseph avoids that guilt by refusing.

In Proverbs 23:26-28, the forbidden woman is a deep pit — Joseph's steadfastness heeds this wisdom.

In Proverbs 22:14, the forbidden woman is a deep pit — Joseph avoids that pit by his refusal.

In Proverbs 9:13-18, the seductive woman Folly personifies the temptation Joseph refuses — he chooses wisdom.

Proverbs 7:25-27 warns not to turn aside to her, for her house leads to death—Joseph does not turn aside.

Proverbs 7:5 promises wisdom keeps you from the forbidden woman—Joseph's wisdom keeps him from Potiphar's wife.

Proverbs 6:33 warns adultery brings wounds and dishonor—Joseph escapes these consequences by his refusal.

Proverbs 6:32 says the adulterer lacks sense and destroys himself—Joseph shows sense and avoids self-destruction.

Proverbs 6:20-25 says keeping commandments guards from the evil woman—Joseph obeys God's command to avoid adultery.

Proverbs 5:3-8 warns against the forbidden woman's honeyed words—Joseph keeps far from her, exactly as instructed.

Proverbs 2:16-19 promises deliverance from the forbidden woman—Joseph is delivered by his refusal to sin against God.

Proverbs 1:10 commands not to consent when sinners entice—Joseph demonstrates this exact refusal with Potiphar's wife.

Luke 12:48 Parallel

In Luke 12:48, the principle of accountability for entrusted gifts directly applies to Joseph's stewardship here.

Titus 2:10 Parallel

In Titus 2:10, slaves are told to show all good faith, mirroring Joseph's integrity as a faithful steward here.