Philippians 2:11

And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

Cross-references

1 Corinthians 12:3 reveals that the confession 'Jesus is Lord' comes only by the Holy Spirit, the source behind Philippians 2:11.

John 20:28 Parallel

John 20:28 has Thomas exclaim 'My Lord and my God!' — a direct confession of Jesus as Lord, exemplifying Philippians 2:11.

John 17:1 Parallel

In John 17:1, Jesus prays for mutual glorification between Father and Son — the very outcome achieved when every tongue confesses Him as Lord.

Acts 2:36 Parallel

Acts 2:36 declares God has made Jesus both Lord and Christ — the same affirmation that Philippians 2:11 says all will confess.

Acts 10:36 Parallel

Acts 10:36 proclaims Jesus as 'Lord of all' — a universal lordship that Philippians 2:11 says every tongue will confess.

Romans 10:9 Parallel

In Romans 10:9, Paul states that confessing Jesus as Lord with your mouth leads to salvation — a nearly identical statement to Philippians 2:11.

Psalm 110:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 110:1 prophesies the Lord at God's right hand — the lordship of the Messiah that Philippians 2:11 declares fulfilled.

Romans 14:9 Parallel

Romans 14:9 expands Christ's lordship to both dead and living, specifying the scope of the universal confession in Philippians 2:11.

Romans 14:11 quotes Isaiah 45:23, the same OT prophecy that Philippians 2:10-11 echoes, linking both to the universal confession.

Luke 2:11 Parallel

Luke 2:11 announces Jesus as 'Christ the Lord' at his birth — the same title that every tongue will confess in Philippians 2:11.

In Matthew 10:32, Jesus promises to acknowledge before the Father those who acknowledge him — a direct parallel to confessing Jesus as Lord.

1 John 4:15 Parallel

In 1 John 4:15, confessing Jesus as the Son of God results in God abiding — parallel to confessing Jesus as Lord, both central Christian confessions.

Jeremiah 23:6 prophesies the Messiah called 'The LORD our righteousness' — a divine title echoed in the confession of Jesus as Lord in Philippians 2:11.

Romans 10:12 declares the same Lord is Lord of all — echoing the universal confession of Jesus as Lord in Philippians 2:11.

2 Corinthians 1:3 Related theme

2 Corinthians 1:3 blesses the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ — the same Father glorified in Philippians 2:11.

2 Corinthians 4:5 proclaims Jesus Christ as Lord — the same confession called for in Philippians 2:11.

Ephesians 1:3 Related theme

Ephesians 1:3 praises the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ — the same Father glorified in Philippians 2:11.

Luke 2:14 Related theme

Luke 2:14 has angels giving 'glory to God' — the same outcome as every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord in Philippians 2:11.

Daniel 4:35 Parallel

Daniel 4:35 declares God's absolute sovereignty over all—parallel to the universal confession that Jesus is Lord over everything.

Colossians 3:17 applies Jesus' Lordship to every word and deed, giving thanks to the Father — matching the confession's goal.

Ephesians 4:5 confesses 'one Lord' — the same Lord whom every tongue acknowledges in Philippians 2:11, emphasizing unity.

Matthew 11:27 Related theme

Matthew 11:27 reveals the intimate knowledge between Father and Son that underlies the universal confession of Jesus as Lord in Philippians 2:11.

Revelation 1:6 Related theme

Revelation 1:6 gives glory and dominion to God — echoing the doxology that follows the confession of Jesus as Lord.

2 John 1:7 Contrast

2 John 1:7 warns against deceivers who do not confess Jesus' incarnation — the opposite of the universal confession of Jesus as Lord in Philippians 2:11.

1 John 4:2 Parallel

In 1 John 4:2, confessing Jesus Christ come in the flesh is the test of the Spirit — a parallel confession but focused on incarnation.

1 Peter 4:11 Related theme

1 Peter 4:11 aims for God's glory through Jesus Christ — the same outcome as the confession that glorifies the Father.

Hebrews 13:21 Related theme

Hebrews 13:21 ascribes glory to Jesus Christ — parallel to Philippians 2:11's doxology to the Father through confession.

1 Timothy 1:12 Related theme

1 Timothy 1:12 thanks Christ Jesus our Lord for strength — a personal response to the universal confession of his Lordship.

Ephesians 6:9 Related theme

Ephesians 6:9 reminds masters of their Master in heaven — the Lord confessed by every tongue, leveling all under his authority.

Ephesians 3:21 Related theme

Ephesians 3:21 is a doxology giving glory to God in the church and Christ — the same glory that the confession of Jesus as Lord brings to the Father.

John 5:23 Parallel

John 5:23 commands honoring the Son as the Father, mirroring the confession that brings glory to God the Father in Philippians 2:11.

1 Corinthians 12:5 affirms the same Lord — the one whom every tongue confesses in Philippians 2:11.

John 9:22 Contrast

In John 9:22, the Jews threaten excommunication for confessing Jesus as Christ — contrasting with the ultimate universal confession in Philippians 2:11.

1 Corinthians 11:3 Related theme

1 Corinthians 11:3 states that the head of Christ is God — complementing Philippians 2:11 where confessing Jesus as Lord brings glory to the Father.

1 Corinthians 8:6 confesses one Lord Jesus Christ, reinforcing the 'Jesus is Lord' declaration of Philippians 2:11.

John 12:42 Contrast

In John 12:42, many believed but feared to confess — again contrasting with the eventual every-tongue confession of Jesus as Lord.

John 13:13 Parallel

John 13:13 records Jesus accepting the title 'Lord' from disciples — a personal acknowledgment that Philippians 2:11 expands to universal confession.

John 13:31 Parallel

John 13:31 says the Son of Man is glorified and God is glorified in him, echoing the glory to the Father in Philippians 2:11.

John 13:32 Parallel

John 13:32 adds mutual glorification between Father and Son, deepening the dynamic of glory from Philippians 2:11.

John 16:14 Related theme

In John 16:14, the Spirit glorifies Jesus by declaring what is His — parallel to every tongue confessing Jesus as Lord, which brings glory to the Father.

John 14:13 Related theme

John 14:13 shows prayer in Jesus' name glorifies the Father, aligning with the confession that glorifies God in Philippians 2:11.