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The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-11

The mind that was in Christ Jesus. The experience of Christ is the supreme example of his doctrine that "he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." It is here described as an incentive to our duty of unselfish humility. But as the apostle narrates the wonderful facts, and enumerates the details with evident delight on their own account, we may find in them an inexhaustible subject for meditation, and, while not forgetting the object of drawing a practical lesson from them, we may be... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:9-11

Christ's reward. There is a relation between work and reward signified in our Lord's own announcement: "He that humbleth himself shall be exalted" ( Luke 14:11 ). I. CHRIST 'S EXALTATION "Wherefore also God highly exalted him." This exaltation is associated with his resurrection, his ascension, and his sitting at God's right hand. It was the reward of his obedience unto death, as the Surety-Head of his people. It was a part of his exaltation that God "gave unto him the Name... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:9-11

Christ's exaltation. Can the public spirit displayed by Jesus Christ be allowed to terminate in the tomb? Or will it receive a gracious recognition and compensation? It is to this we are next brought by the apostle. The Father set his seal upon the Son's self-sacrifice by highly exalting him and conferring on him a superlative Name. And here we learn— I. THAT EXALTATION IS PROPORTIONAL TO HUMILIATION IS the FINAL ARRANGEMENTS OF GOD . ( Philippians 2:9 .) The... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:10-11

The exaltation of the Son of man. I. CONTRAST THE GLORY WHICH THE SON OF GOD RENOUNCED WITH THE GLORY WHICH HAS BEEN BESTOWED UPON HIM BECAUSE OF THAT RENUNCIATION . Contrast also the position of a servant which he voluntarily took, with the position of Lord which he thereby won. Although exalted to be Lord, he still remains in the likeness of men; for it is as Man that he won his kingship, and as Man that he draws all men to himself. II. ... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:11

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Every tongue; all creatures endowed with the gift of speech. The word rendered "confess" is commonly associated with the idea of thanksgiving, as in Matthew 11:25 , and generally in the Septuagint. Every tongue shall confess with thankful adoration that he who took upon him the form of a slave, is Lord of all. To the glory of God the Father . The glory of God the Father, from whom, as the original Source, the whole scheme of... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:11

And that every tongue should confess - Everyone should acknowledge him. On the duty and importance of confessing Christ, see the notes at Romans 10:9-10.That Jesus Christ is Lord - The word “Lord,” here, is used in its primitive and proper sense, as denoting owner, ruler, sovereign; compare the notes at Romans 14:9. The meaning is, that all should acknowledge him as the universal sovereign.To the glory of God the Father - Such a universal confession would honor God; see the notes at John 5:23,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:9-11

Philippians 2:9-11. Wherefore Because of his voluntary humiliation and obedience, and in reward thereof; God hath highly exalted him In that manhood in which he suffered and died. Greek, υπερυψωσε , super- exalted him, or exalted him to a dignity higher than that which he possessed before his humiliation. By becoming man, therefore, or by consenting to be united to the human nature for ever, “the Son of God lost nothing in the issue. Nor is this all; besides restoring him to the visible... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

Christ’s example of humility (2:1-11)Paul gives four reasons why Christians should have greater unity between them: the encouragement given them by Christ; the power of Christ’s love working in them; the common sharing they have in the same Spirit; and the sympathetic kindness that God’s children should show to each other. Although the Philippians bring Paul much joy, that joy will not be complete till there is genuine unity among them (2:1-2). They are not to be concerned solely with their own... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:11

Jesus Christ . App-98 . Lord . App-98 . to . App-104 . Father . App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:11

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.The use of "should" in this place does not imply any uncertainty. As regards the present life only, the teaching of this place details what people ought to do, "should" do, and not what they will do; for it is a fact that many live and die without confessing the Saviour. However, there are overtones of eternity in the passage, and with reference to the ultimate future, all people, high and low, good... read more

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