Genesis 39:6
Good News Translation
Potiphar turned over everything he had to the care of Joseph and did not concern himself with anything except the food he ate. Joseph was well-built and good-looking,

New Revised Standard Version
So he left all that he had in Joseph’s charge; and, with him there, he had no concern for anything but the food that he ate. Now Joseph was handsome and good-looking.

Contemporary English Version
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,

New American Bible
Having left everything he owned in Joseph’s charge, he gave no thought, with Joseph there, to anything but the food he ate. Now Joseph was well-built and handsome.

Douay-Rheims Bible
Neither knew he any other thing, but the bread which he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful countenance, and comely to behold.

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Neither knew he any other thing, but the bread which he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful countenance, and comely to behold.

he left.

Genesis 39:4,8,23 And Joseph found favour in the sight of his master, and ministered to him: and being set over all by him, he governed the house committed to him, and all things that were delivered to him: . . .

Luke 16:10 He that is faithful in that which is least is faithful also in that which is greater: and he that is unjust in that which is little is unjust also in that which is greater.

Luke 19:17 And he said to him: Well done, thou good servant, because thou hast been faithful in a little, thou shalt have power over ten cities.

save.

Genesis 43:32 And when it was set on, for Joseph apart, and for his brethren apart, for the Egyptians also that ate with him apart, (for it is unlawful for the Egyptians to eat with the Hebrews, and they think such a feast profane):

Proverbs 31:11 The heart of her husband trusteth in her, and he shall have no need of spoils.

a goodly person.

Genesis 12:14,15 And when Abram was come into Egypt, the Egyptians saw the woman that she was very beautiful. . . .

Genesis 29:17 But Lia was blear-eyed: Rachel was well favoured, and of a beautiful countenance.

1 Samuel 16:12 He sent therefore and brought him. Now he was ruddy and beautiful to behold, and of a comely face. And the Lord said: Arise, and anoint him, for this is he.

1 Samuel 17:42 And when the Philistine looked, and beheld David, he despised him. For he was a young man, ruddy, and of a comely countenance.

Acts 7:20 At the same time was Moses born: and he was acceptable to God. Who was nourished three months in his father's house.

Context
Joseph and Potiphar's Wife
5And the Lord blessed the house of the Egyptian for Joseph's sake, and multiplied all his substance, both at home and in the fields. 6Neither knew he any other thing, but the bread which he ate. And Joseph was of a beautiful countenance, and comely to behold.7And after many days, his mistress cast her eyes on Joseph, and said: Lie with me.…
Cross References
Genesis 29:17
But Lia was blear-eyed: Rachel was well favoured, and of a beautiful countenance.

1 Samuel 16:12
He sent therefore and brought him. Now he was ruddy and beautiful to behold, and of a comely face. And the Lord said: Arise, and anoint him, for this is he.

Genesis 39:5
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