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, death on a cross. 9This is why God has given him an exceptional honor— the name honored above all other names— so that at the name of Jesus everyone in heaven, on earth, and in the world below will kneel 11and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. 12My dear friends, you have always obeyed, not only when I was with you but even more now that I’m absent. In the same way 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

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 him ride in the chariot of the second-in-command. Men ran ahead of him and shouted, “Make way!” Pharaoh put Joseph in charge of Egypt.
• Isaiah 45:23I have bound myself with an oath. A word has gone out from my righteous mouth that will not be recalled, “Every knee will bow to me and every tongue will swear ⌞allegiance⌟.”
• Matthew 27:29They twisted some thorns into a crown, placed it on his head, and put a stick in his right hand. They knelt in front of him and made fun of him by saying, “Long live the king of the Jews!”
• Matthew 28:18When Jesus came near, he spoke to them. He said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to me.
• Romans 11:4But what was God’s reply? God said, “I’ve kept 7,000 people for myself who have not knelt to worship Baal.”
• Romans 14:10Why do you criticize or despise other Christians? Everyone will stand in front of God to be judged.
• Ephesians 3:14This is the reason I kneel in the presence of the Father
• Hebrews 1:6When God was about to send his firstborn Son into the world, he said, “All of God’s angels must worship him.”
• Revelation 4:10the 24 leaders bow in front of the one who sits on the throne and worship the one who lives forever and ever. They place their crowns in front of the throne and say,
• Revelation 5:13I heard every creature in heaven, on earth, under the earth, and on the sea. Every creature in those places was singing, “To the one who sits on the throne and to the lamb be praise, honor, glory, and power forever and ever.”
• Matthew 12:40Just as Jonah was in the belly of a huge fish for three days and three nights, so the Son of Man will be in the heart of the earth for three days and three nights.
• John 5:28Don’t be surprised at what I’ve just said. A time is coming when all the dead will hear his voice,
• Ephesians 4:9Now what does it mean that he went up except that he also had gone down to the lowest parts of the earth?
• Revelation 20:13The sea gave up its dead. Death and hell gave up their dead. People were judged based on what they had done.

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