Genesis 39:21

21 God was still with Joseph: He reached out in kindness to him; he put him on good terms with the head jailer.

Genesis 39:21 Meaning and Commentary

Genesis 39:21

And the Lord was with Joseph
Comforting him with his presence under his afflictions; supporting him with his right hand; sanctifying all his troubles to him, and so causing him to bear them patiently and cheerfully: and showed him mercy, and gave him favour in the sight of the keeper
of the prison;
who was the underkeeper to Potiphar; God so wrought upon the heart of this man, that he was merciful to him, and took off the iron fetters, which hurt his feet, and gave him liberty to walk about; and many other favours and kindnesses he showed unto him, as follow.

Genesis 39:21 In-Context

19 When his master heard his wife's story, telling him, "These are the things your slave did to me," he was furious.

20 Joseph's master took him and threw him into the jail where the king's prisoners were locked up. But there in jail

21 God was still with Joseph: He reached out in kindness to him; he put him on good terms with the head jailer.

22 The head jailer put Joseph in charge of all the prisoners - he ended up managing the whole operation.

23 The head jailer gave Joseph free rein, never even checked on him, because God was with him; whatever he did God made sure it worked out for the best.