Philippians 2:10

Translations

Modern

…that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

Traditional

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

Literal

…that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in the heavens and on earth and under the earth,

Latin

…ut in nomine Jesu omne genu flectatur cælestium, terrestrium et infernorum,

Original

Greek

English

…that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

Notes

Philippians 2:10–11

in heaven and on earth and under the earth: All of creation, including spiritual powers, angels, humans on earth, and those who have died, will one day acknowledge Jesus Christ's authority as Lord (see Ephesians 1:9–10, 21; Colossians 1:20–25; 1 Peter 3:22).
every tongue confess (compare Isaiah 45:23; Romans 14:11): This does not mean everyone will be saved. Not everyone will confess Jesus as Lord willingly out of love and devotion.
Jesus Christ is Lord: God's personal name in the Old Testament, Yahweh, was considered too holy to say aloud. So Jewish people would say Adonai (which means “Lord”) instead. When the Old Testament was translated into Greek, Yahweh was represented by the Greek word kurios (“Lord”). This same title is often used for Jesus in the New Testament.

Philippians 2:6–11

This early Christian hymn is about:

Christ’s divine nature and existence before the world began,
Christ's coming to earth as a human and dying, and
Christ's exaltation and role as Lord over all.

Philippians 2:1–11

During their persecution, Paul urges the Philippians to be united and live a humble life like Christ.

Theme notes and profiles

Paul (Saul) Christian Giving David's Response to Unfriendly Leaders The Ascension of Jesus The Christ Hymn: Christ’s Divine Nature

Related verses

Isaiah 45:23–25
By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Revelation 5:13–14
And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
Hebrews 1:6
And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”
Romans 14:10–11
Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
Ephesians 3:14
…... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,
Revelation 4:10
…the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
Ephesians 1:10
…as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.
John 5:28–29
Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice
Matthew 27:29
And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand, knelt down before Him, and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
Revelation 20:13
The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds.
Matthew 12:40
For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

Parallels

Isaiah 52:13–15

People

Jesus: The Son of God and Savior of the world

Glossary

Ascension of Christ Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Biblical Concept of Law Birthright Glory God, Names of Incarnation Kneeling Letter to the Colossians Lord Messiah Music Philippians, Letter to the Poetry, Biblical Praise Principalities and Powers Servant of the Lord Son of Man

Topics

Adoration Angel (A Spirit): A Celestial Spirit: Worship God Angels: Worship God and Christ Authority Binding and Loosing Exaltation Exaltation of Christ Humility: General Scriptures Concerning Jesus, the Christ: Exaltation of Jesus, the Christ: King Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Jesus, the Christ: Worship of Name of Jesus The Excellency and Glory of Christ: As God The Name of Jesus The Resurrection of Christ: Followed by his Exaltation

Philippians 2:10

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