New International Reader's Version

Genesis 39:8-12 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

8. But he said no. "My master has put me in charge," he told her. "Now he doesn't have to worry about anything in the house. He trusts me to take care of everything he owns.

9. "No one in this house is in a higher position than I am. My master hasn't held anything back from me, except you. You are his wife. So how could I do an evil thing like that? How could I sin against God?"

10. She spoke to Joseph day after day. But he told her he wouldn't make love to her. He didn't even want to be with her.

11. One day Joseph went into the house to take care of his duties. None of the family servants was inside.

12. Potiphar's wife grabbed hold of him by his coat. "Make love to me!" she said. But he left his coat in her hand. And he ran out of the house.