Philippians 2:9
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:9 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:9 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:9 — KJV
“Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:”
— Philippians 2:9 (KJV)
Philippians 2:9 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 2:9
“And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan. Dan: that is, Judging”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:9: god, also, hath
“Until the LORD have given rest unto your brethren, as well as unto you, and until they also possess the land which the LORD your God hath given them beyond Jordan: and then shall ye return every man unto his possession, which I have given you.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:9: god, also, hath
“Every man also to whom God hath given riches and wealth, and hath given him power to eat thereof, and to take his portion, and to rejoice in his labour; this is the gift of God.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:9: god, also, hath
“For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith. soberly: Gr. to sobriety”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:9: god, hath, highly
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:9: also, hath, given
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