Philippians 2:10-12

Christ's Example of Humility

10 so that at the name of Jesus b every knee should bow, c in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11 and d every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is e Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Lights in the World

12 Therefore, my beloved, f as you have always g obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling,

  1. Cross References
    Isaiah 45:23
    By myself I have sworn; from my mouth has gone out in righteousness a word that shall not return: 'To me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear allegiance.
    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.
  2. Cross References
    Revelation 5:3
    And no one in heaven or on earth or under the earth was able to open the scroll or to look into it.
    Revelation 5:13
    And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying, "To him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor and glory and might forever and ever!
    Ephesians 1:10
    As a plan for the fullness of time, to unite all things in him, things in heaven and things on earth.
  3. Cross References
    Romans 10:9
    Because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.
    1 Corinthians 12:3
    Therefore I want you to understand that no one speaking in the Spirit of God ever says "Jesus is accursed!" and no one can say "Jesus is Lord" except in the Holy Spirit.
  4. Cross References
    Romans 14:9
    For to this end Christ died and lived again, that he might be Lord both of the dead and of the living.
    John 13:13
    You call me Teacher and Lord, and you are right, for so I am.
  5. Cross References
    Philippians 1:5
    Because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now.
    Philippians 4:15
    And you Philippians yourselves know that in the beginning of the gospel, when I left Macedonia, no church entered into partnership with me in giving and receiving, except you only.
  6. Cross References
    Hebrews 5:9
    And being made perfect, he became the source of eternal salvation to all who obey him.
    2 Corinthians 10:5
    We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ.
    1 Peter 1:2
    According to the foreknowledge of God the Father, in the sanctification of the Spirit, for obedience to Jesus Christ and for sprinkling with his blood: May grace and peace be multiplied to you.
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