Philippians 2:10
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:10 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:10 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:10 — KJV
“That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;”
— Philippians 2:10 (KJV)
Philippians 2:10 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 2:10
“And, behold, I, even I, do bring a flood of waters upon the earth, to destroy all flesh, wherein is the breath of life, from under heaven; and every thing that is in the earth shall die.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:10: every, heaven, earth
“And every living substance was destroyed which was upon the face of the ground, both man, and cattle, and the creeping things, and the fowl of the heaven; and they were destroyed from the earth: and Noah only remained alive, and they that were with him in the ark.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:10: every, things, heaven
“So that the fishes of the sea, and the fowls of the heaven, and the beasts of the field, and all creeping things that creep upon the earth, and all the men that are upon the face of the earth, shall shake at my presence, and the mountains shall be thrown down, and the steep places shall fall, and every wall shall fall to the ground. steep...: or, towers, or, stairs”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:10: every, things, heaven
“And in that day will I make a covenant for them with the beasts of the field, and with the fowls of heaven, and with the creeping things of the ground: and I will break the bow and the sword and the battle out of the earth, and will make them to lie down safely.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:10: bow, things, heaven
“At that time Jesus answered and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, because thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:10: jesus, things, heaven
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