20 And Joseph's master took him, and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were bound: and he was there in the prison.
20 Joseph's master took him and put him in prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined. But while Joseph was there in the prison,
20 And Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, the place where the king's prisoners were confined, and he was there in prison.
20 Joseph's master took him and threw him into the jail where the king's prisoners were locked up. But there in jail
20 Then Joseph's master took him and put him into the prison, a place where the king's prisoners were confined. And he was there in the prison.
20 So he took Joseph and threw him into the prison where the king's prisoners were held, and there he remained.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Genesis 39:20
Commentary on Genesis 39:19-23
(Read Genesis 39:19-23)
Joseph's master believed the accusation. Potiphar, it is likely, chose that prison, because it was the worst; but God designed to open the way to Joseph's honour. Joseph was owned and righted by his God. He was away from all his friends and relations; he had none to help or comfort him; but the Lord was with Joseph, and showed him mercy. Those that have a good conscience in a prison, have a good God there. God gave him favour in the sight of the keeper of the prison; he trusted him to manage the affairs of the prison. A good man will do good wherever he is, and will be a blessing even in bonds and banishment. Let us not forget, through Joseph, to look unto Jesus, who suffered being tempted, yet without sin; who was slandered, and persecuted, and imprisoned, but without cause; who by the cross ascended to the throne. May we be enabled to follow the same path in submitting and in suffering, to the same place of glory.