Phili 2:9-11 | JFB | STEP | 9. Wherefore-- as the just consequence of His self-humiliation and obedience ( , ; , ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ). An intimation, that if we would hereafter be exalted, we too must, after His example, now humble ourselves ( , ; ; , ). Christ emptied Christ; God exalted Christ as man to equality with God [Bengel]. highly exalted-- Greek, "super-eminently exalted" ( ). given him-- Greek, "bestowed on Him." a name-- along with the corresponding reality, glory and majesty. which-- Translate, namely, "that which is above every name." The name "Jesus" ( ), which is even now in glory His name of honor ( ). "Above" not only men, but angels ( ).

‏ Philippians 2:9-11

9. Wherefore--as the just consequence of His self-humiliation and obedience (Psa 8:5, 6; 110:1, 7; Mt 28:18; Lu 24:26; Joh 5:27; 10:17; Ro 14:9; Ep 1:20-22; He 2:9). An intimation, that if we would hereafter be exalted, we too must, after His example, now humble ourselves (Php 2:3, 5; Php 3:21; 1Pe 5:5, 6). Christ emptied Christ; God exalted Christ as man to equality with God [Bengel].

highly exalted--Greek, "super-eminently exalted" (Ep 4:10).

given him--Greek, "bestowed on Him."

a name--along with the corresponding reality, glory and majesty.

which--Translate, namely, "that which is above every name." The name "Jesus" (Php 2:10), which is even now in glory His name of honor (Ac 9:5). "Above" not only men, but angels (Ep 1:21).

10. at the name--rather as Greek, "in the name."

bow--rather, "bend," in token of worship. Referring to Is 45:23; quoted also in Ro 14:11. To worship "in the name of Jesus," is to worship Jesus Himself (compare Php 2:11; Pr 18:10), or God in Christ (Joh 16:23; Ep 3:14). Compare "Whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord (that is, whosoever shall call on the Lord in His revealed character) shall be saved" (Ro 10:13; 1Co 1:2); "all that call upon the name of Jesus Christ our Lord" (compare 2Ti 2:22); "call on the Lord"; Ac 7:59, "calling upon ... and saying, Lord Jesus" (Ac 9:14, 21; 22:16).

of things in heaven--angels. They worship Him not only as God, but as the ascended God-man, "Jesus" (Ep 1:21; He 1:6; 1Pe 3:22).

in earth--men; among whom He tabernacled for a time.

under the earth--the dead; among whom He was numbered once (Ro 14:9, 11; Ep 4:9, 10; Re 5:13). The demons and the lost may be included indirectly, as even they give homage, though one of fear, not love, to Jesus (Mr 3:11; Lu 8:31; Jas 2:19, see on Php 2:11).

11. every tongue--Compare "every knee" (Php 2:10). In every way He shall be acknowledged as Lord (no longer as "servant," Php 2:7). As none can fully do so "but by the Holy Ghost" (1Co 12:3), the spirits of good men who are dead, must be the class directly meant, Php 2:10, "under the earth."

to the glory of God the Father--the grand end of Christ's mediatorial office and kingdom, which shall cease when this end shall have been fully realized (Joh 5:19-23, 30; 17:1, 4-7; 1Co 15:24-28).