Philippians 2:9

Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name,

World English Bible

In The King James Version

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

In Context

8And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, yes, the death of the cross.

10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth,

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Cross References

Genesis 3:15I will put hostility between you and the woman, and between your offspring and her offspring. He will bruise your head, and you will bruise his heel.”

Psalms 8:5For you have made him a little lower than the angels, and crowned him with glory and honor.

Psalms 69:29But I am in pain and distress. Let your salvation, God, protect me.

Psalms 89:27I will also appoint him my firstborn, the highest of the kings of the earth.

Psalms 110:1The LORD says to my Lord, “Sit at my right hand, until I make your enemies your footstool for your feet.”

Isaiah 9:7Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, on David’s throne, and on his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from that time on, even forever. The zeal of the LORD of Armies will perform this.

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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