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A Universal Confession
Commentators emphasize that "every tongue" will confess Jesus is Lord. This is a universal event. For believers, this confession is a joyful act of worship. For unbelievers and even demonic forces, it will be a forced acknowledgment of His ultimate authority at the final judgment. This does not imply universal salvation, but universal recognition of Christ's sovereignty.
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Philippians
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Albert Barnes
On Philippians 2:11
18th Century
Theologian
And that every tongue should confess. Everyone should acknowledge him. On the duty and importance of confessing Christ, see Roman…
AT Robertson
On Philippians 2:11
Should confess (εξομολογησητα). First aorist middle subjunctive of εξομολογεομα with ινα for purpose.
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Charles Ellicott
On Philippians 2:11
19th Century
Bishop
That Jesus Christ is Lord.—The word “Lord” is the word constantly used in the Septuagint to translate, though inadequately, the n…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Philippians 2:9–11
19th Century
Preacher
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
On Philippians 2:11
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
On Philippians 2:11
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Philippians 2:11
17th Century
Pastor
And [that] every tongue should confess
Whether of angels or men, or of men of whatsoever nation. Confession is eithe…
Matthew Henry
On Philippians 2:5–11
17th Century
Minister
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 …