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that in the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven and [things] on earth and [things] under the earth,

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow (ινα εν τω ονοματ Ιησου παν γονυ καμψη). First aorist active subjunctive of καμπτω…

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes

AlbertBarnes

18th Century
Presbyterian
18th Century

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow. The knee should bow, or bend, in token of honor, or worship; that is, all people should a…

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

At (properly, in) the name of Jesus every knee should bow.—This is an instance of the …

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of…

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

The purpose of Christ’s exaltation is that all beings might bow in acknowledgment of the name that belongs to Jesus and confess that “Jesus Christ …

John Calvin

John Calvin

JohnCalvin

16th Century
Protestant
16th Century

Every knee might bow. Though respect is shown to men also by means of this rite, there can nevertheless be no doubt that what is meant her…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow
Which is to be understood, not of the outward act of bowing the knee…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. We must resemble him in his life if we are to have the benefit of his death. Notice the two …

Thomas Aquinas

Thomas Aquinas

ThomasAquinas

13th Century
Catholic
13th Century

Earlier, he praised Christ’s humility; here he cites its reward, which is exaltation and glory: Every one who exalts himself will be humbled, a…

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