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that at the name of Jesus every knee would bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth,
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It's About Authority, Not a Name
Multiple commentators, including Barnes, Spurgeon, and Gill, clarify that this verse is not a command to physically bow at the mere sound of the word 'Jesus.' Rather, 'in the name of Jesus' signifies bowing to His supreme authority, power, and majesty. The focus is on the person and position of Christ, which commands universal homage, not on a reflexive action to a word.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
That in the name of Jesus every knee should bow (ινα εν τω ονοματ Ιησου παν γονυ καμψη). First aorist active subjunctive of καμπτω…
19th Century
Anglican
At (properly, in) the name of Jesus every knee should bow.—This is an instance of the …
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Baptist
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 …
16th Century
Protestant
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…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow Which is to be understood, not of the outward act of bowing the knee…
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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…
