And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.And every tongue — Even of his enemies.Confess that Jesus Christ is Lord — Jehovah; not now "in the form of a servant," but enthroned in the glory of God the Father. read more
4. Illustration in the self-denial of Christ, Philippians 2:5-11. a. His voluntary self-humiliation, Philippians 2:5-8 . 5. This mind Identity in disposition between them and Christ, especially in his self-denying sacrifice for others. This is the point for the illustration and enforcement of which the example of Christ is adduced. We may observe, (1) That the incarnate Christ alone is here spoken of ought to be beyond all question. He existed in the form of God before he took the ... read more
b. The exaltation given because of this humiliation, Philippians 2:9-11 . 9. Wherefore In compensation for this self-emptying and self humiliation, God the Father highly exalted him in his ascension after his resurrection, and enthronement as universal King. It is the Son incarnate, the God-man, that is thus exalted, the humanity entering with the eternal Logos, from whom it is henceforth forever inseparable, into the glory once laid aside but now resumed. Name Simply Jesus. This... read more
10. Should bow The object of this exaltation is, that universal homage should be rendered the God-man, every knee bowing at his name in submission to his authority. Angels in heaven, men on earth, and demons under the earth, are expected soon or late, willingly or unwillingly, to recognise his high position. read more
11. Confess The thing to be confessed is the universal Lordship of Jesus Christ. Men hated, persecuted, and killed him; and in every age they reject him: Satan tempted and would have destroyed him, and, with his legions of devils, still contests the question of the sovereignty of the earth. But all haters and opposers of him will finally, in love or in fear, confess that the Jesus of the cross is Lord of the universe, and to him the unwilling knee will, in the day of coming judgment,... read more
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Philippians 2:10
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth;That every knee — That divine honour might be paid in every possible manner by every creature.Might bow — Either with love or trembling.Of those in heaven, earth, under the earth — That is, through the whole universe. read more