Philippians 2:10

Philippians 2:10 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;
• New International Version (NIV)that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
• English Standard Version (ESV)so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,
• New King James Version (NKJV)that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth,

Context of Philippians 2:10

8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death— even death on a cross. 9Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.

Philippians 2:10 word by word

ἵνα ἐν τῷ ὀνόματι Ἰησοῦ πᾶν γόνυ κάμψῃ ἐπουρανίων καὶ ἐπιγείων καὶ καταχθονίων,Read the interlinear

• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• atἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• theὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• nameὄνομαonoma · nameG3686
• of JesusἸησοῦςIēsous · JesusG2424
• everyπᾶςpas · allG3956
• kneeγόνυgonu · a kneeG1119
• should bowκάμπτωkamptō · to bend/bowG2578
• in heavenἐπουράνιοςepouranios · heavenlyG2032
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• on earthἐπίγειοςepigeios · earthlyG1919
• under the earthκαταχθόνιοςkatachthonios · subterraneanG2709

Cross-references for Philippians 2:10

• Genesis 41:43He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.
• Isaiah 45:23By 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 27:29And 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!”
• Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
• Romans 11:4And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
• Romans 14:10Why, 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,
• Hebrews 1:6And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”
• Revelation 4:10the 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:
• Revelation 5:13And 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!”
• Matthew 12:40For 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.
• John 5:28Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice
• Ephesians 4:9What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?
• Revelation 20:13The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds.

Commentaries on Philippians 2:10

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 10That at the name of Jesus every knee should how - That all human beings should consider themselves redeemed unto God by his blood, and look for an application of this redemption price; and that all who are saved from their sin should acknowledge him the author of their salvation. In a word, that , all the spirits of just men made perfect, now in a state of blessedness; , all human beings still in their state of probation on earth; , and all that are in…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow - The knee should bow, or bend, in token of honor, or worship; that is, all people should adore him. This cannot mean merely that at the mention of the name of Jesses we should bow; nor is there any evidence that God requires this. Why should we bow at the mention of that name, rather than at any of the other titles of the Redeemer? Is there any special sacredness or honor in it above the other names which…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 5-11Verses 5-11 The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. We must resemble him in his life, if we would have the benefit of his death. Notice the two natures of Christ; his Divine nature, and human nature. Who being in the form of God, partaking the Divine nature, as the eternal and only-begotten Son of God, Joh 1:1, had not thought it a robbery to be equal with God, and to receive Divine worship from men. His human nature; herein he became like…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 10-11in 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…Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 1010. at the name--rather as Greek, "in the name." bow--rather, "bend," in token of worship. Referring to Is 45:23; quoted also in Ro 14:11. To worship "in the name of Jesus," is to worship Jesus Himself (compare Php 2:11; Pr 18:10), or God in Christ (Joh 16:23; Ep 3:14). Compare "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord (that is, whosoever shall call on the Lord in His revealed character) shall be saved" (Ro 10:13; 1Co 1:2); "all that call upon the…Read the comment

Topics related to Philippians 2:10

• Angel (a Spirit)
• Humility
• Jesus Continued

In the dictionaries

• Jesus
• Jesus, Jesus Christ, Christ Jesus
• Apostle
• Companion
• Covenant
• Disputing
• Kingly office of Christ
• Lowliness
• Nigh
• Philippians, Epistle to

Commentaries on Philippians 2

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings