Bible Cross References
Joseph
Genesis 39:21
But the LORD was with Joseph and blessed him, so that the jailer was pleased with him.
Genesis 18:3
he said, "Sirs, please do not pass by my home without stopping; I am here to serve you.
Genesis 19:19
You have done me a great favor and saved my life. But the hills are too far away; the disaster will overtake me, and I will die before I get there.
Genesis 32:5
I own cattle, donkeys, sheep, goats, and slaves. I am sending you word, sir, in the hope of gaining your favor."
Genesis 33:8
Esau asked, "What about that other group I met? What did that mean?" Jacob answered, "It was to gain your favor."
Genesis 33:10
Jacob said, "No, please, if I have gained your favor, accept my gift. To see your face is for me like seeing the face of God, now that you have been so friendly to me.
1 Samuel 16:22
Then Saul sent a message to Jesse: "I like David. Let him stay here in my service."
Nehemiah 2:4
The emperor asked, "What is it that you want?" I prayed to the God of Heaven,
Nehemiah 2:5
and then I said to the emperor, "If Your Majesty is pleased with me and is willing to grant my request, let me go to the land of Judah, to the city where my ancestors are buried, so that I can rebuild the city."
Proverbs 16:7
When you please the LORD, you can make your enemies into friends.
overseer
Genesis 39:22
He put Joseph in charge of all the other prisoners and made him responsible for everything that was done in the prison.
Genesis 15:2
But Abram answered, "Sovereign LORD, what good will your reward do me, since I have no children? My only heir is Eliezer of Damascus.
Genesis 24:2
He said to his oldest servant, who was in charge of all that he had, "Place your hand between my thighs and make a vow.
Genesis 41:40
I will put you in charge of my country, and all my people will obey your orders. Your authority will be second only to mine.
Genesis 41:41
I now appoint you governor over all Egypt."
Proverbs 14:35
Kings are pleased with competent officials, but they punish those who fail them.
Proverbs 17:2
A shrewd servant will gain authority over a master's worthless son and receive a part of the inheritance.
Proverbs 22:29
Show me someone who does a good job, and I will show you someone who is better than most and worthy of the company of kings.
Proverbs 27:18
Take care of a fig tree and you will have figs to eat. Servants who take care of their master will be honored.
Acts 20:28
So keep watch over yourselves and over all the flock which the Holy Spirit has placed in your care. Be shepherds of the church of God, which he made his own through the blood of his Son.