Philippians 2:10

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“that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,”

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BSBPD

“that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven and things on earth and things under the earth,”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“that in the name of Jesus every knee may bow--of heavenlies, and earthlies, and what are under the earth--”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Philippians 2:10 — 15 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 41:43He had Joseph ride in his second chariot, with men calling out before him, “Bow the knee!” So he placed him over all the land of Egypt.
  2. Isaiah 45:23By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance.
  3. Matthew 12:40For as Jonah was three days and three nights in the belly of the great fish, so the Son of Man will be three days and three nights in the heart of the earth.
  4. Matthew 27:29And they twisted together a crown of thorns and set it on His head. They put a staff in His right hand and knelt down before Him to mock Him, saying, “Hail, King of the Jews!”
  5. Matthew 28:18Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
  6. John 5:28Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming when all who are in their graves will hear His voice
  7. Romans 11:4And what was the divine reply to him? “I have reserved for Myself seven thousand men who have not bowed the knee to Baal.”
  8. Romans 14:10Why, then, do you judge your brother? Or why do you belittle your brother? For we will all stand before God’s judgment seat.
  9. Ephesians 1:10as a plan for the fullness of time, to bring all things in heaven and on earth together in Christ.
  10. Ephesians 3:14... for this reason I bow my knees before the Father,
  11. Ephesians 4:9What does “He ascended” mean, except that He also descended to the lower parts of the earth?
  12. Hebrews 1:6And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.”
  13. Revelation 4:10the twenty-four elders fall down before the One seated on the throne, and they worship Him who lives forever and ever. They cast their crowns before the throne, saying:
  14. Revelation 5:13And 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 praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!”
  15. Revelation 20:13The sea gave up its dead, and Death and Hades gave up their dead, and each one was judged according to his deeds.

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