Philippians 2:10

in order that in the Name of JESUS every knee should bow, of beings in Heaven, of those on the earth, and of those in the underworld,

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

9It is in consequence of this that God has also so highly exalted Him, and has conferred on Him the Name which is supreme above every other,

11and that every tongue should confess that JESUS CHRIST is LORD, to the glory of God the Father.

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Cross References

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

Matthew 28:18Jesus however came near and said to them, "All power in Heaven and over the earth has been given to me.

Romans 11:4But what did God say to him in reply? "I have reserved for Myself 7,000 men who have never bent the knee to Baal."

Ephesians 1:10for the government of the world when the times are ripe for it--the purpose which He has cherished in His own mind of restoring the whole creation to find its one Head in Christ; yes, things in Heaven and things on earth, to find their one Head in Him.

Ephesians 4:9(Now this "re-ascended" --what does it mean but that He had first descended into the lower regions 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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