Philippians 2:10

In order that, in the name of Jesus, every knee might bow—of beings in heaven, and on earth, and underground,—

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

In The King James Version

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

In Context

9Wherefore also, God, uplifted him far on high, and favoured him with the name which is above every name,—

11And, every tongue, might openly confess—that Jesus Christ is, Lord, unto the glory of God the Father.

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Cross References

Genesis 41:43and made him ride in the second chariot which belonged to him, and they cried out before him. Bow the knee! thus setting him over all the land of Egypt.

Matthew 12:40For, just as was Jonah in the belly of the sea-monster three days and three nights, so, will be the Son of Man, in the heart of the earth, three days and three nights.

Matthew 28:18And Jesus, coming near, spake unto them, saying—All authority, in heaven and on earth, hath been given unto me;

Romans 11:4But what saith unto him the response? I have left for myself seven thousand men, who, indeed, have not bowed a knee unto Baal.

Ephesians 1:10For an administration of the fulness of the seasons, to reunite for himself (under one head) the all things in the Christ, the things upon the heavens, and the things upon the earth, in him:

Ephesians 4:9Now this, He ascended; what is it,—save—that he also descended into the under parts of the earth?

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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