Genesis 39:21

21 the LORD was with him. He was kind to him. So the man who was running the prison was pleased with Joseph.

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 Potiphar's wife told him, "That's how your slave treated me." When Joseph's master heard her story, he became very angry.

20 So he put Joseph in prison. It was the place where the king's prisoners were kept. While Joseph was there in the prison,

21 the LORD was with him. He was kind to him. So the man who was running the prison was pleased with Joseph.

22 He put Joseph in charge of all of the prisoners. He made him accountable for everything that was done there.

23 The man who ran the prison didn't pay attention to anything that was in Joseph's care. The LORD was with Joseph. He gave Joseph success in everything he did.