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Philippians 2:10–11

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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.
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From verse 10

  1. Isaiah 45:23–25Rank 1 from verse 10
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    23I have sworn by myself, the word is gone out of my mouth in righteousness, and shall not return, That unto me every knee shall bow, every tongue shall swear.

    24Surely, shall one say, in the Lord have I righteousness and strength: even to him shall men come; and all that are incensed against him shall be ashamed.

    25In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified, and shall glory.

  2. Matthew 28:18Rank 2 from verse 10
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    18And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

  3. Revelation 5:13–14Rank 3 from verse 10
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    13And 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, heard I saying, Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb for ever and ever.

    14And the four beasts said, Amen. And the four and twenty elders fell down and worshipped him that liveth for ever and ever.

  4. Hebrews 1:6Rank 4 from verse 10
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    6And again, when he bringeth in the firstbegotten into the world, he saith, And let all the angels of God worship him.

  5. Romans 14:10–11Rank 5 from verse 10
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    10But why dost thou judge thy brother? or why dost thou set at nought thy brother? for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ.

    11For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

  6. Ephesians 3:14Rank 6 from verse 10
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    14For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ,

  7. Revelation 4:10Rank 7 from verse 10
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    10The four and twenty elders fall down before him that sat on the throne, and worship him that liveth for ever and ever, and cast their crowns before the throne, saying,

  8. Ephesians 1:10Rank 8 from verse 10
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    10That in the dispensation of the fulness of times he might gather together in one all things in Christ, both which are in heaven, and which are on earth; even in him:

  9. John 5:28–29Rank 9 from verse 10
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    28Marvel not at this: for the hour is coming, in the which all that are in the graves shall hear his voice,

    29And shall come forth; they that have done good, unto the resurrection of life; and they that have done evil, unto the resurrection of damnation.

  10. Matthew 27:29Rank 10 from verse 10
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    29¶ And when they had platted a crown of thorns, they put it upon his head, and a reed in his right hand: and they bowed the knee before him, and mocked him, saying, Hail, King of the Jews!

  11. Revelation 20:13Rank 11 from verse 10
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    13And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.

  12. Matthew 12:40Rank 12 from verse 10
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    40For as Jonas was three days and three nights in the whale’s belly; so shall the Son of man be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.

  13. Ephesians 4:9Rank 13 from verse 10
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    9(Now that he ascended, what is it but that he also descended first into the lower parts of the earth?

  14. Romans 11:4Rank 14 from verse 10
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    4But what saith the answer of God unto him? I have reserved to myself seven thousand men, who have not bowed the knee to the image of Baal.

  15. Genesis 41:43Rank 15 from verse 10
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    43And he made him to ride in the second chariot which he had; and they cried before him, Bow the knee: and he made him ruler over all the land of Egypt.

From verse 11

  1. 1 John 4:15Rank 1 from verse 11
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    15Whosoever shall confess that Jesus is the Son of God, God dwelleth in him, and he in God.

  2. Romans 14:11Rank 2 from verse 11
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    11For it is written, As I live, saith the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God.

  3. John 13:13Rank 3 from verse 11
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    13Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am.

  4. Romans 14:9Rank 4 from verse 11
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    9For to this end Christ both died, and rose, and revived, that he might be Lord both of the dead and living.

  5. 1 John 4:2Rank 5 from verse 11
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    2Hereby know ye the Spirit of God: Every spirit that confesseth that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is of God:

  6. 1 Corinthians 12:3Rank 6 from verse 11
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    3Wherefore I give you to understand, that no man speaking by the Spirit of God calleth Jesus accursed: and that no man can say that Jesus is the Lord, but by the Holy Ghost.

  7. John 14:13Rank 7 from verse 11
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    13And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.

  8. Romans 10:9–12Rank 8 from verse 11
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    9That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved.

    10For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation.

    11For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed.

    12For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him.

  9. 1 Corinthians 8:6Rank 9 from verse 11
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    6But to us there is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things, and we in him; and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we by him.

  10. Matthew 10:32Rank 10 from verse 11
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    32Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.

  11. 1 Peter 1:21Rank 11 from verse 11
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    21Who by him do believe in God, that raised him up from the dead, and gave him glory; that your faith and hope might be in God.

  12. Revelation 3:5Rank 12 from verse 11
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    5He that overcometh, the same shall be clothed in white raiment; and I will not blot out his name out of the book of life, but I will confess his name before my Father, and before his angels.

  13. 1 Corinthians 15:47Rank 13 from verse 11
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    47The first man is of the earth, earthy: the second man is the Lord from heaven.

  14. Acts 2:36Rank 14 from verse 11
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    36Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus, whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.

  15. John 5:23Rank 15 from verse 11
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    23That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.

  16. Psalms 110:1Rank 16 from verse 11
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    1THE Lord said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.

  17. 2 John 1:7Rank 17 from verse 11
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    7For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist.

  18. Acts 10:36Rank 18 from verse 11
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    36The word which God sent unto the children of Israel, preaching peace by Jesus Christ: (he is Lord of all:)

  19. John 20:28Rank 19 from verse 11
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    28And Thomas answered and said unto him, My Lord and my God.

  20. John 9:22Rank 20 from verse 11
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    22These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

  21. Luke 2:11Rank 21 from verse 11
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    11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

  22. Psalms 18:49Rank 22 from verse 11
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    49Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O Lord, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.

  23. John 12:42Rank 23 from verse 11
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    42¶ Nevertheless among the chief rulers also many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess him, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:

  24. John 14:23Rank 24 from verse 11
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    23Jesus answered and said unto him, If a man love me, he will keep my words: and my Father will love him, and we will come unto him, and make our abode with him.

  25. John 16:14–15Rank 25 from verse 11
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    14He shall glorify me: for he shall receive of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

    15All things that the Father hath are mine: therefore said I, that he shall take of mine, and shall shew it unto you.

  26. John 17:1Rank 26 from verse 11
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    1THESE words spake Jesus, and lifted up his eyes to heaven, and said, Father, the hour is come; glorify thy Son, that thy Son also may glorify thee:

  27. Romans 15:9Rank 27 from verse 11
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    9And that the Gentiles might glorify God for his mercy; as it is written, For this cause I will confess to thee among the Gentiles, and sing unto thy name.

  28. Jeremiah 23:6Rank 28 from verse 11
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    6In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.

  29. John 13:31–32Rank 29 from verse 11
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    31¶ Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him.

    32If God be glorified in him, God shall also glorify him in himself, and shall straightway glorify him.

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Philippians 2:10

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name

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Sense 1: A word, appellation, or designation by which a person or thing is called or known. Sense 2: The person or persons named or represented. Sense 3: Reputation, character, renown, or remembrance. Sense 4: The authority, behalf, or standing represented by a name. Sense 5: As a verb, to call, designate, or mention by name.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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knee

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The joint between the thigh and lower leg, especially as bent or bowed.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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bow

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Sense 1: A weapon for shooting arrows. Sense 2: The bow set in the cloud as a covenant token. Sense 3: To bend or incline the head, knees, face, or body downward in reverence, respect, submission, or worship.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

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heaven

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Sense 1: The firmament or expanse above the earth, including the sky and the region of the sun, moon, stars, clouds, rain, and flying creatures. Sense 2: The realm above spoken of as God's throne and dwelling place, and as the place of angels, heavenly beings, and the righteous. Sense 3: By metonymy, God, heavenly authority or source, or those who dwell there.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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earth

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Sense 1: The world in distinction from heaven. Sense 2: Dry land, ground, soil, or dust. Sense 3: A land, region, or its inhabitants.

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Philippians 2:11

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every

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Each individual or member of the class, group, place, time, side, or kind named; all distributively.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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tongue

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1. The organ of the mouth used for tasting and speech. 2. Speech, words, or a language. 3. A tongue-shaped projection or arm of land or water.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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confess

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To make confession; to disclose faults, or the state of the conscience.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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Jesus Christ

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The eternal Word and Son of God, the Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ, God manifest in the flesh.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references

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Christ

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The Anointed One; the same title as Messias.

Meaning drawn from: Direct Scripture definition · KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604 · Webster 1828

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Lord

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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.

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glory

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Sense 1: Splendour, honour, praise, majesty, or a ground of rejoicing or boasting. Sense 2: To boast, exult, take pride, or rejoice in a person or thing.

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father

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Sense 1: A male parent or begetter. Sense 2: An ancestor, forefather, founder, source, originator, chief, elder, or one bearing paternal authority and care. Sense 3: God as Father, including the Father of Jesus Christ and of those described as his children.

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2:1IF there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies,

2:2Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind.

2:3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

2:4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

2:5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

2:6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

2:7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

2:8And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

2:9Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

2:10That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;

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2:11And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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