But remember me when it is well with you, and please show kindness to me; make mention of me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this house.
Parallel translations
- WEB But remember me when it will be well with you, and please show kindness to me, and make mention of me to Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house.
- KJV But think on me when it shall be well with thee, and shew kindness, I pray thee, unto me, and make mention of me unto Pharaoh, and bring me out of this house:
- BSB But when it goes well for you, please remember me and show me kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, that he might bring me out of this prison.
- NASB Only keep me in mind when it goes well for you, and please do me a kindness by mentioning me to Pharaoh, and get me out of this prison.
- NLT And please remember me and do me a favor when things go well for you. Mention me to Pharaoh, so he might let me out of this place.
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Quick answer
Joseph asks the cupbearer to remember him and seek his release once restored.
Overview
Joseph makes a humble, reasonable appeal for help in obtaining his freedom. His request shows that trusting God does not exclude using lawful means. Though the cupbearer will forget him for a time, God's timing will ultimately prevail (Genesis 41:9).
Cross-references & the web
Cross-references · 7
- Josh 2:12Now therefore, please swear to me by Yahweh, since I have dealt kindly with you, that you also will deal kindly with my father’s house, and give me a true sign;
- Luke 23:42He said to Jesus, “Lord, remember me when you come into your Kingdom.”
- 1 Sam 20:14–15You shall not only while yet I live show me the loving kindness of Yahweh, that I not die;
- 1 Kgs 2:7But show kindness to the sons of Barzillai the Gileadite, and let them be among those who eat at your table; for so they came to me when I fled from Absalom your brother.
- 2 Sam 9:1David said, “Is there yet any who is left of Saul’s house, that I may show him kindness for Jonathan’s sake?”
- 1 Sam 25:31that this shall be no grief to you, nor offense of heart to my lord, either that you have shed blood without cause, or that my lord has avenged himself. When Yahweh has dealt well with my lord, then remember your servant.”
- 1 Cor 7:21Were you called being a bondservant? Don’t let that bother you, but if you get an opportunity to become free, use it.
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