Philippians 2:10
so that in adoration of the name of Jesus every knee should bend, in heaven, on earth, and under the earth,
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In Context
11and that every tongue should acknowledge JESUS CHRIST as LORD – to the glory of God the Father.
Cross References
Genesis 41:43He also made him ride in the second-best chariot which he had; and they cried before him, “Attention!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.
Matthew 12:40For, just as Jonah was inside the sea-monster three days and three nights, so will the Son of Man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came up, and spoke to them, saying, “All authority in heaven and on the earth has been given to me.
Romans 11:4But what was the divine response? ‘I have kept for myself seven thousand who have never bowed the knee to Baal.’
Ephesians 1:10in view of that divine order which was to mark the completion of the ages, when he should make everything, both in heaven and on earth, center in him.
Ephesians 4:9Now surely this ‘going up’ must imply that he had already gone down into the world beneath.
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 →