And that every tongue should confess. Everyone should acknowledge him. On the duty and importance of confessing Christ, see Roman…

That Jesus Christ is Lord.—The word “Lord” is the word constantly used in the Septuagint to translate, though inadequately, the n…

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…

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 …

Is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. It might also be read, In the glory, because the particle εἰς (to) is often used in plac…

And [that] every tongue should confess
Whether of angels or men, or of men of whatsoever nation. Confession is eithe…

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 …

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…