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 Living Translation (NLT)that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

Context of Philippians 2:10

8And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 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, 11and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. 12Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much 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 41:43And he had him ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he set him over all the land of Egypt.
• Isaiah 45:23I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, And shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath.
• Matthew 27:29When they had twisted a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand. And they bowed the knee before Him and mocked Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
• Matthew 28:18And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, “All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
• Romans 11:4But what does the divine response say to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
• Romans 14:10But why do you judge your brother? Or why do you show contempt for your brother? For we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.
• Ephesians 3:14For this reason I bow my knees to the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,
• Hebrews 1:6But when He again brings the firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all the angels of God worship Him.”
• Revelation 4:10the twenty-four elders fall down before Him who sits on the throne and worship Him who lives forever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
• Revelation 5:13And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: “Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!”
• Matthew 12:40For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
• John 5:28Do not marvel at this; for the hour is coming in which all who are in the graves will hear His voice
• Ephesians 4:9(Now this, “He ascended”—what does it mean but that He also first descended into the lower parts of the earth?
• Revelation 20:13The sea gave up the dead who were in it, and Death and Hades delivered up the dead who were in them. And they were judged, each one according to his 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
• Apostle
• Companion
• Covenant
• Disputing
• Kingly office of Christ
• Lowliness
• Nigh
• Philippians, Epistle to
• Presently

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