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

8he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death — even to death on a cross. 9For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee will bow — in heaven and on earth and under the earth — 11and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 12Therefore, my dear friends, just as you have always obeyed, so now, not only in my presence but even more in my absence, work out your own 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

Words taken from the KJV.

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

Cross-references for Philippians 2:10

• Genesis 41:43He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, and servants called out before him, “Make way!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.
• Isaiah 45:23By myself I have sworn; truth has gone from my mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow to me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
• Matthew 27:29They twisted together a crown of thorns, put it on his head, and placed a staff in his right hand. And they knelt down before him and mocked him: “Hail, king of the Jews!”
• Matthew 28:18Jesus came near and said to them, “All authority has been given to me in heaven and on earth.
• Romans 11:4But what was God’s answer to him? I have left seven thousand for myself who have not bowed down to Baal.
• Romans 14:10But you, why do you judge your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God.
• Ephesians 3:14For this reason I kneel before the Father
• Hebrews 1:6Again, when he brings his firstborn into the world, he says, And let all God’s angels worship him.
• Revelation 4:10the twenty-four elders fall down before the one seated on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne and say,
• Revelation 5:13I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, on the sea, and everything in them say, Blessing and honor and glory and power be to the one seated on the throne, and to the Lamb, forever and ever!
• Matthew 12:40For as Jonah was in the belly of the huge fish three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth three days and three nights.
• John 5:28Do not be amazed at this, because a time is coming when all who are in the graves will hear his voice
• Ephesians 4:9But what does “he ascended” mean except that he also descended to the lower parts of the earth?
• Revelation 20:13Then the sea gave up the dead that were in it, and death and Hades gave up the dead that were in them; each one was judged according to their works.

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
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• 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