Philippians 2:11

And that every tongue may give witness that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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In The King James Version

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

In Context

10So that at the name of Jesus every knee may be bent, of those in heaven and those on earth and those in the underworld,

12So then, my loved ones, as you have at all times done what I say, not only when I am present, but now much more when I am not with you, give yourselves to working out your salvation with fear in your hearts;

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Cross References

Psalms 110:1A Psalm. Of David. The Lord said to my lord, Be seated at my right hand, till I put all those who are against you under your feet.

Matthew 10:32To everyone, then, who gives witness to me before men, I will give witness before my Father in heaven.

John 5:23So that all men may give honour to the Son even as they give honour to the Father. He who gives no honour to the Son gives no honour to the Father who sent him.

John 12:42However, a number even of the rulers had belief in him, but because of the Pharisees they did not say so openly for fear that they might be shut out from the Synagogue:

John 13:31Then when he had gone out, Jesus said, Now is glory given to the Son of man, and God is given glory in him.

John 14:23Jesus said to him in answer, If anyone has love for me, he will keep my words: and he will be dear to my Father; and we will come to him and make our living-place with him.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:2-12

Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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