Philippians 2:9
That's why God placed him in the position of greatest honor and power, and gave him the most prestigious name—
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
In Context
8Coming in human form, humbling himself, he submitted himself to death—even death on a cross.
Cross References
Genesis 3:15I will make sure you and your children, and the woman and her children, are enemies. One of her children will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”
Psalms 8:5You created them a little lower than God, crowning them with glory and majesty.
Psalms 69:29But I am suffering and in physical pain. God, please save me and keep me safe.
Psalms 89:27I will also make him my first-born son, the highest of the kings of the earth.
Psalms 110:1The Lord said to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies a footstool for you.”
Isaiah 9:7His rule and the peace he brings know no limits and will never come to an end. He will sit on David's throne and rule his kingdom, making it secure. He will operate from principles of justice and goodness, from the time he begins his rule and for all eternity. The Lord Almighty is determined to make this happen.
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 →