Philippians 2:10 cpdv — so that, at the name of Jesus, every knee would bend, of those in heaven, of those on earth, and of those in hell,

Catholic Public Domain Version

"so that, at the name of Jesus, every knee would bend, of those in heaven, of those on earth, and of those in hell,"

— Philippians 2:10, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Philippians 2 — Context

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Instead, he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and accepting the state of a man.

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He humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, even the death of the Cross.

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Because of this, God has also exalted him and has given him a name which is above every name,

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so that, at the name of Jesus, every knee would bend, of those in heaven, of those on earth, and of those in hell,

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and so that every tongue would confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father.

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And so, my most beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but even more so now in my absence: work toward your salvation with fear and trembling.

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For it is God who works in you, both so as to choose, and so as to act, in accord with his good will.

Philippians 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Philippians 2:10 say?
Philippians 2:10 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “so that, at the name of Jesus, every knee would bend, of those in heaven, of those on earth, and of those in hell,”
Where is Philippians 2:10 in the Bible?
Philippians 2:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 10.
Who wrote Philippians?
Philippians is traditionally attributed to Paul the Apostle (from prison). It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Philippians about?
Written from prison, Philippians is the most joyful letter in the New Testament — a tender thank-you to a beloved church and a call to humble unity, modeled supremely by Christ who "emptied himself" and was exalted as Lord. Joy in any circumstance is its heartbeat.
What are the major themes of Philippians?
Philippians explores themes including Joy, Humility, Christ-likeness, Contentment, Citizenship in Heaven. These themes shape the meaning and context of Philippians 2:10.
What translation should I read Philippians 2:10 in?
Philippians 2:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Philippians 2:10?
Philippians 2:10 reads (CPDV): “so that, at the name of Jesus, every knee would bend, of those in heaven, of those on earth, and of those in hell,” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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