Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
One day, though, he went into the house to do his work. None of the household servants were inside,
New American Standard Bible
Now it happened
King James Version
And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
Holman Bible
Now one day he went into the house to do his work, and none of the household servants were there.
A Conservative Version
And it came to pass, about this time, that he went into the house to do his work, and there was none of the men of the house there inside.
American Standard Version
And it came to pass about this time, that he went into the house to do his work; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
Amplified
Then it happened one day that Joseph went into the house to attend to his duties, and none of the men of the household was there in the house.
Bible in Basic English
Now one day he went into the house to do his work; and not one of the men of the house was inside.
Darby Translation
that on a certain day he went into the house to do his business, and there was none of the men of the house there in the house.
Julia Smith Translation
And it will be about this day, and he will come into the house to do his work: and no man from the men of the house there in the house.
King James 2000
And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his work; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
Lexham Expanded Bible
{But one particular day} he came into the house to do his work and none of the men of the house were there in the house,
Modern King James verseion
And it happened about this time that he came into the house to do his work. And none of the men of the house were inside.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And it fortuned about the same season, that Joseph entered into the house, to do his business: and there was none of the household by, in the house.
NET Bible
One day he went into the house to do his work when none of the household servants were there in the house.
New Heart English Bible
About this time, he went into the house to do his work, and there were none of the men of the house inside.
The Emphasized Bible
And it came to pass, when, on a certain day, he went into the house to attend to his business, - and there was no man of the household, there in the house,
Webster
And it came to pass, about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.
World English Bible
About this time, he went into the house to do his work, and there were none of the men of the house inside.
Youngs Literal Translation
and it cometh to pass about this day, that he goeth into the house to do his work, and there is none of the men of the house there in the house,
Themes
false Accusation » Incidents illustrative of » Against joseph by potiphar's wife
Adultery » Instances of » Potiphar's wife
Character » Instances of firmness » Joseph in resisting potiphar's wife
Chastity » Instances of » Joseph
Conscience » Faithful » Of joseph, when potiphar's wife tried to seduce him
Continence » Instances of » Joseph
Decision » Instances of » Joseph
Egypt » History of israel in » Joseph unjustly cast into prison
Integrity » Instances of » Joseph in resisting potiphar's wife
Joseph » Summary of his life » Resisted temptation
Joseph » Son of jacob » Joseph's integrity
Master » Unjust master, instances of » Potiphar's wife to joseph
Servant » Instances of good » Joseph
Women » Instances of » Potiphar's wife, in her lascivious lust and slander against joseph
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Word Count of 20 Translations in Genesis 39:11
Verse Info
Context Readings
Joseph In Potiphar's House
10 She kept on talking to him like this day after day, but he wouldn't listen to her. Not only would he refuse to have sex with her, he refused even to stay around her. 11 One day, though, he went into the house to do his work. None of the household servants were inside, 12 so she grabbed Joseph by his outer garment and demanded "Let's have some sex!"
Cross References
Job 24:15
The adulterer watches for twilight, saying, "No eye is watching me' while he veils his face.
Proverbs 9:17
"Stolen waters are sweet, and food eaten in secret is delicious."
Jeremiah 23:24
If a person hides himself in secret places, will I not see him?" declares the LORD. "I fill the heavens and the earth, do I not?" declares the LORD.
Malachi 3:5
"I'll come near to you for judgment. I'll be a witness, quick to speak against sorcerers, against adulterers, against those who swear falsely, against those who defraud the laborer of his wage, against those who defraud the widow and the orphan, against those who deprive the alien of justice, and against those who don't fear me," says the LORD of the Heavenly Armies.
Ephesians 5:3
Do not let sexual sin, impurity of any kind, or greed even be mentioned among you, as is proper for saints.
Ephesians 5:12
For it is shameful even to mention what is done by these disobedient people in secret.