John Chrysostom
When his master heard the news, it is noted that these words do not pertain to Genesis 40:1, but rather to Genesis 39:19. What words are being referenced? This follows the account of Joseph being wrongfully accused and sentenced to confinement in the dungeon, as well as the revelation that the Lord was with him, granting him favor in the eyes of the prison warden, who placed him in charge of the entire facility. Later, after Joseph had been imprisoned, the chief cupbearer and the chief baker were found guilty of an offense and condemned by the king to share the same prison. Notice how God orchestrated events for Joseph's destiny.
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After Joseph had demonstrated remarkable virtue by escaping the advances of the immoral Egyptian woman and was wrongfully imprisoned, it was ordained that Pharaoh's cupbearer and baker would also be confined there. Through the interpretation of dreams, they would recognize the wisdom of Joseph, ultimately leading to the time when one would remember him and bring his gifts to light.