We should not have had this story of Pharaoh's butler and baker recorded in scripture, if it had not been serviceable to Joseph's preferment. The world stands for the sake of the church, and is governed for its good. Observe, [1.] Two of the great officers of Pharaoh's court having offended the king... [ Continue Reading ]
The captain of the guard, which was Potiphar, charged Joseph with them — Which intimates that he began now to be reconciled to him.... [ Continue Reading ]
They were sad — It was not the prison that made them sad; they were pretty well used to that, but the dream. God has more ways than one to sadden the spirits of those that are to be made sad. Those sinners that are hardy enough under outward trouble, yet God can find a way to trouble them, and take... [ Continue Reading ]
Do not interpretations belong to God? — He means the God whom he worshipped, to the knowledge of whom he endeavours hereby to lead them. And if interpretations belong to God, he is a free agent, and may communicate the power to whom he pleases, therefore tell me your dreams.... [ Continue Reading ]
Think on me, when it shall be well with thee — Though the respect paid to Joseph, made the prison as easy to him as a prison could be, yet none can blame him to be desirous of liberty. See what a modest representation he makes of his own case. He doth not reflect upon his brethren that sold him, onl... [ Continue Reading ]
He lifted up the head of these two prisoners — That is, arraigned and tried them; and he restored the chief butler, and hanged the chief baker.... [ Continue Reading ]