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Genesis 39:1-6 Contemporary English Version Anglicised (CEVUK00)

1. The Ishmaelites took Joseph to Egypt and sold him to Potiphar, the king's official in charge of the palace guard.

2-3. So Joseph lived in the home of Potiphar, his Egyptian owner.Soon Potiphar realized that the Lord was helping Joseph to be successful in whatever he did.

4. Potiphar liked Joseph and made him his personal assistant, putting him in charge of his house and all his property.

5. Because of Joseph, the Lord began to bless Potiphar's family and fields.

6. Potiphar left everything up to Joseph, and with Joseph there, the only decision he had to make was what he wanted to eat.Joseph was well-built and handsome,

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