Philippians 2:9-11 - God gave Him the name that is above every name

Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

For this reason also, God highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus EVERY KNEE WILL BOW, of those who are in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Philippians 2:9-11

Commentary

The entire intelligent universe is called to worship Jesus Christ as Lord (cf. Ps. 2). This mandate includes the angels in heaven (Rev. 4:2-9), the spirits of the redeemed (Rev. 4:10, 11), obedient believers on earth (Rom. 10:9), the disobedient rebels on earth (2 Thess. 1:7-9), demons and lost humanity in hell (1 Pet. 3:18-22). The Gr. word for "confess" means "to acknowledge," "affirm," or "agree" which is what everyone will eventually do in response to Christ's lordship, willingly and blessedly or unwillingly and painfully.

Gr. Greek MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Php 2:10). Nashville: Word Pub.

Bowing of the Knee

The bowing of every knee will be no mere genuflection but an expression of total submission (v. 10). "Jesus Christ is Lord" includes three names (Phil. 2:11): Jesus, His earthly name (Acts 2:22); Christ, His messianic title or intercessory name (Acts 2:31); and Lord, His glorious eternal title (Acts 2:36; Rev. 17:14).

Thomas Nelson, I. (1997, c1995). Woman's study Bible . (Php 2:10). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Psalm 117:1 - Praise the LORD, all you nations

Praise the LORD, all you nations; extol him, all you peoples.

O praise the LORD, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.

Praise the LORD, all nations; Laud Him, all peoples!

Psalm 117:1

Commentary

This psalm has the dual distinction of being both the shortest chapter in the Bible and also the middle chapter of the Bible. It is an invitation to people of every nation to praise the Lord.

Believer's Study Bible. 1997, c1995. C1991 Criswell Center for Biblical Studies. (electronic ed.) (Ps 117:1). Nashville: Thomas Nelson.

Did you know?

Paul quoted this verse (Psalm 117:1) in Rom. 15:11 to make the point that from the very beginning of time God has pursued a worldwide redemptive purpose (cf. Rom. 15:7-13).

MacArthur, J. J. (1997, c1997). The MacArthur Study Bible (electronic ed.) (Ps 117:1). Nashville: Word Pub.