He humbled himself, and became obedient unto the death, even the death of the cross.

[a]Wherefore God hath also highly exalted him, and given him a [b]name above every name.

10 That at the Name of Jesus should [c]every knee bow, both of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 2:9 He showeth the most glorious event of Christ’s submission, to teach us, that modesty is the true way to true praise and glory.
  2. Philippians 2:9 Dignity and renown, and the matter with it.
  3. Philippians 2:10 All creatures shall at length be subject to Christ.

And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself
    by becoming obedient to death(A)
        even death on a cross!(B)

Therefore God exalted him(C) to the highest place
    and gave him the name that is above every name,(D)
10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,(E)
    in heaven and on earth and under the earth,(F)

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