Philippians 2:9-11

Christ's Example of Humility

9 p Therefore God also q has highly exalted Him and r given Him the name which is above every name, 10 s that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and t that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

  1. Cross References
    Matthew 28:18
    And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, "All authority has been given to Me in heaven and on earth.
    Hebrews 2:9
    But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels, for the suffering of death crowned with glory and honor, that He, by the grace of God, might taste death for everyone.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 68:18
    You have ascended on high, You have led captivity captive; You have received gifts among men, Even from the rebellious, That the LORD God might dwell there.
    Psalms 110:1
    The LORD said to my Lord, "Sit at My right hand, Till I make Your enemies Your footstool.
    Isaiah 52:13
    Behold, My Servant shall deal prudently; He shall be exalted and extolled and be very high.
    Acts 2:33
    Therefore being exalted to the right hand of God, and having received from the Father the promise of the Holy Spirit, He poured out this which you now see and hear.
  3. Cross References
    Isaiah 9:6
    For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
    Luke 1:32
    He will be great, and will be called the Son of the Highest; and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
    Ephesians 1:21
    Far above all principality and power and might and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in that which is to come.
  4. Cross References
    Isaiah 45:23
    I have sworn by Myself; The word has gone out of My mouth in righteousness, And shall not return, That to Me every knee shall bow, Every tongue shall take an oath.
    Romans 14:11
    For it is written: " As I live, says the LORD, Every knee shall bow to Me, And every tongue shall confess to God.
    Revelation 5:13
    And every creature which is in heaven and on the earth and under the earth and such as are in the sea, and all that are in them, I heard saying: "Blessing and honor and glory and power Be to Him who sits on the throne, And to the Lamb, forever and ever!
  5. Cross References
    John 13:13
    You call Me Teacher and Lord, and you say well, for so I am.
    Romans 10:9
    That if you confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus and believe in your heart that God has raised Him from the dead, you will be saved.
    Romans 14:9
    For to this end Christ died and rose and lived again, that He might be Lord of both the dead and the living.
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