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Philippians 2:11
ESV and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
NIV and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
NASB and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
CSB and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
NLT and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
KJV And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

What does Philippians 2:11 mean?

This concludes the hymn of verses 6–11. Paul touches on one final aspect of the exaltation of Jesus, with a focus on the glory of God. In addition to every knee bowing before Jesus (Philippians 2:10), all people will, one day, admit that He is God and Messiah. God's preference is that this happens in life, while there is a chance for salvation (2 Peter 3:9), rather than after death, when it is too late (Revelation 20:15).

This inevitable victory will bring glory to God the Father. The glory of God is a common scriptural theme, seen both in the Old Testament (Psalm 19:1; 106:20; Proverbs 25:2) as well as several times in the New Testament. Jesus spoke of God's glory (John 11:4, 40). Stephen saw the glory of God before his death (Acts 7:55). All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). Believers rejoice in the hope of the "glory of God" (Romans 5:2). In fact, believers are to do all things for the glory of God (1 Corinthians 10:31). Revelation notes the glory of God on three occasions (15:8; 21:11, 23), with the glory of God ultimately giving light to the new heavens and earth.
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