Philippians 2:9-11
2:9 a As a result of Christ’s humble obedience, God elevated him to the place of highest honor; see Acts 1:9-10 b; cp. Acts 2:32-33 c; 7:55-56 d.• the name above all other names: Jesus has supreme authority and power (Phil 2:10-11 e; cp. Matt 28:18 f; John 17:5 g; Acts 2:33-36 h; Heb 2:9 i; 12:2 j).
Summary for Phil 2:10-11: 2:10-11 k The entire creation, including spiritual powers and angels, humans on earth, and those who have died, will one day acknowledge the authority of Jesus Christ as Lord (see Eph 1:9-10 l, 21 m; Col 1:20-25 n; 1 Pet 3:22 o).
• every tongue declare (cp. Isa 45:23 p; Rom 14:11 q): This does not imply universal salvation, because not all will confess him as Lord freely out of love and devotion.
• Lord, a divine title representing the Old Testament name Yahweh, is frequently applied to Jesus in the New Testament.
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