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There is no one in his house greater than I. He has not kept anything from me except you, because you are his wife. How can I do such an evil thing? It is a sin against God [Ex. 20:14; Prov. 5–7].”

10 The woman talked to Joseph every day, but he ·refused [L did not listen to/obey her] to ·have sexual relations with [L lie beside] her or even spend time with her.

11 One day Joseph went into the house to do his work as usual and was the only man in the house at that time.

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No one is greater in this house than I am.(A) My master has withheld nothing from me except you, because you are his wife. How then could I do such a wicked thing and sin against God?”(B) 10 And though she spoke to Joseph day after day, he refused(C) to go to bed with her or even be with her.

11 One day he went into the house to attend to his duties,(D) and none of the household servants(E) was inside.

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