Philippians 2:9

wherefore, also, God did highly exalt him, and gave to him a name that [is] above every name,

Young's Literal Translation

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 in fashion having been found as a man, he humbled himself, having become obedient unto death — death even of a cross,

10that in the name of Jesus every knee may bow — of heavenlies, and earthlies, and what are under the earth —

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Cross References

Genesis 3:15and enmity I put between thee and the woman, and between thy seed and her seed; he doth bruise thee — the head, and thou dost bruise him — the heel.'

Psalms 8:5And causest him to lack a little of Godhead, And with honour and majesty compassest him.

Psalms 69:29And I [am] afflicted and pained, Thy salvation, O God, doth set me on high.

Psalms 89:27I also first-born do appoint him, Highest of the kings of the earth.

Psalms 110:1A Psalm of David. The affirmation of Jehovah to my Lord: 'Sit at My right hand, Till I make thine enemies thy footstool.'

Isaiah 9:7To the increase of the princely power, And of peace, there is no end, On the throne of David, and on his kingdom, To establish it, and to support it, In judgment and in righteousness, Henceforth, even unto the age, The zeal of Jehovah of Hosts doth 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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