Philippians 2:9

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

Cross-references

In 1 Corinthians 15:24-27, Christ destroys all rule and has all things put under his feet, fulfilling the supreme authority implied in Philippians 2:9.

Matthew 28:18 declares all authority in heaven and earth given to Jesus, the same exaltation as the name above every name.

Luke 10:22 Parallel

Luke 10:22 echoes Matthew 11:27: all things committed to the Son by the Father, parallel to Christ's exaltation.

John 3:35 Parallel

John 3:35 states the Father placed everything in the Son's hands, mirroring the exaltation and supreme authority.

John 5:22-27 describes all judgment and honor given to the Son, paralleling the exaltation and authority from the Father.

John 13:3 Parallel

John 13:3 records that the Father put all things under Jesus' power, directly paralleling the supreme exaltation.

In John 17:1-3, Jesus prays for the Father to glorify him, showing that the exaltation in Philippians 2:9 was the answer to that prayer.

In Acts 2:32-36, Peter declares God exalted Jesus to his right hand and made him Lord and Christ, directly echoing the 'name above every name'.

Acts 5:31 Parallel

In Acts 5:31, God exalts Jesus as Prince and Savior to grant repentance, showing the purpose behind the exaltation in Philippians 2:9.

In Romans 14:9-11, Christ’s lordship over all is established with every knee bowing—the very response to the name given in Philippians 2:9.

John 17:5 Parallel

In John 17:5, Jesus asks to be glorified with the pre‑existent glory he had, revealing that the exaltation in Philippians 2:9 restores that eternal status.

Ephesians 1:20-23 describes Christ seated above all rule and authority, directly parallel to his exaltation in Philippians.

Colossians 1:18 declares Christ holds first place in everything, matching the 'name above every name' in exaltation.

Hebrews 1:4 Parallel

Hebrews 1:4 says Christ's inherited name is superior to angels, echoing the name above every name.

Hebrews 2:9 Parallel

In Hebrews 2:9, Jesus is crowned with glory and honor after suffering death, mirroring the humiliation‑exaltation pattern of Philippians 2:9.

In Hebrews 12:2, Jesus endures the cross and then sits at God’s right hand—the same sequence of humility followed by exaltation as Philippians 2:9.

1 Peter 3:22 shows Christ at God's right hand with all powers subject to him, a result of his exaltation.

Revelation 5:12 proclaims the Lamb worthy to receive all honor and praise, echoing Christ's exaltation to the highest place.

Revelation 19:16 gives Christ the title 'King of kings and Lord of lords'—the name above every name.

Psalm 2:6–12 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 2:6-12 depicts the Messiah as God's enthroned King with universal dominion, realized in Christ's exaltation.

Psalm 89:27 Typology

Psalm 89:27 prophesies the Davidic king as 'highest of the kings,' prefiguring Christ's exaltation to the highest place.

Matthew 11:27 says all things are committed to the Son by the Father, paralleling the supreme name given to Christ.

Psalm 72:17–19 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 72:17-19 predicts an eternal king whose name is blessed forever—directly fulfilled in Christ's exaltation and supreme name.

Psalm 45:7 Parallel

Psalm 45:7 says the king is anointed with joy because he loved righteousness — echoing God's exaltation of Christ.

Psalm 45:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 45:6 addresses the king as God, matching the divine name and eternal throne given to Christ in His exaltation.

Psalm 110:1 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 110:1 is the 'Sit at my right hand' prophecy—directly about Christ's exaltation and authority, fulfilled in Philippians 2:9.

Isaiah 9:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:7 prophesies the Messiah's endless kingdom and peace—connects to Jesus' exaltation and name above every name as the ruler.

Isaiah 49:6–8 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 49:6-8 says the Servant will be a light to nations and kings will bow—predicting Christ's universal exaltation.

Psalm 8:5–8 Prophetic fulfillment

Psalm 8:5-8 describes man crowned with glory and given dominion — fulfilled in Christ's exalted reign.

Isaiah 52:13 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 52:13 declares the Servant will be high and lifted up—a direct prophecy of Christ's exaltation, echoed in 'highly exalted'.

Isaiah 53:12 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 53:12 directly prophesies the Suffering Servant's exaltation after pouring out his life — the same pattern fulfilled in Christ's exaltation in Philippians 2:9.

Daniel 7:14 Allusion

Daniel 7:14 explicitly depicts the Son of Man receiving authority and an everlasting kingdom, directly echoing Christ's exaltation.

1 Peter 1:21 speaks of God giving glory to Jesus through resurrection, aligning with the exaltation and name-giving in Philippians 2:9.

Hebrews 7:26 describes Christ exalted above the heavens, reinforcing the exaltation theme of Philippians 2:9.

Colossians 2:10 affirms Christ's headship over all rule and authority, directly aligning with His exaltation and supreme name in Philippians 2:9.

Psalm 47:2 Parallel

Psalm 47:2 declares the LORD as Most High and great King over all — directly paralleling Jesus being given the name above every name.

Ephesians 1:10 speaks of all things united under Christ, aligning with His exaltation and name above every name in Philippians 2:9.

Psalm 8:1 Allusion

Psalm 8:1 praises the majesty of God's name above the heavens — echoed in the name above every name given to Christ in Philippians 2:9.

1 Corinthians 15:27 states everything is put under Christ's feet, fulfilling the exaltation and name above all in Philippians 2:9.

1 Corinthians 8:6 confesses Jesus Christ as Lord, the name above all names that God gave Him in Philippians 2:9.

Luke 1:32 Parallel

In Luke 1:32, the angel declares Jesus will be called Son of the Most High and receive David's throne—directly parallel to His exaltation.

Psalm 97:9 Parallel

Psalm 97:9 says the LORD is exalted far above all gods — mirroring the supreme exaltation of Jesus here.

Acts 8:33 Contrast

Acts 8:33 quotes Isaiah 53 describing Jesus' humiliation, directly contrasting with His exaltation and receiving the name above every name.

Psalm 103:19 affirms God's throne in heaven and kingdom over all — echoing the highest place given to Christ.

John 3:31 Parallel

In John 3:31, Jesus is above all—directly parallel to being given the name above every name.

Acts 2:33 Parallel

In Acts 2:33, Jesus is exalted to God's right hand and receives the Holy Spirit, paralleling the exaltation and gift of the name in Philippians 2:9.

John 8:54 Parallel

In John 8:54, Jesus says the Father glorifies Him—identical to God exalting Him in Philippians 2:9.

2 Corinthians 13:4 contrasts Christ's weakness in crucifixion with His living by God's power, echoing the humiliation-exaltation pattern of Philippians 2:9.

Revelation 11:15 announces Christ's eternal reign, the outcome of his exaltation to the highest place.

In Revelation 3:21, Christ's exaltation to the highest place is the foundation for sharing his throne with overcomers.

John 14:13 Parallel

In John 14:13, praying in Jesus' name is effective because of the authority of that name—a consequence of His exaltation.

Hebrews 2:8 Parallel

Hebrews 2:8 declares all things subject under Christ's feet, corresponding to the universal authority implied by the name above every name.

Acts 3:13 Parallel

Acts 3:13 says God glorified His servant Jesus, echoing the exaltation in Philippians 2:9 but focusing on the contrast with rejection.

Psalm 21:5 Parallel

Psalm 21:5 describes God bestowing glory and majesty on the king — paralleling the exaltation and name above every name given to Christ.

Genesis 41:41 has Joseph exalted by Pharaoh over Egypt, typifying Christ's exaltation to the highest place.

In 2 Peter 1:17, Jesus receives honor and glory from the Father at the transfiguration, a foretaste of the exaltation described in Philippians 2:9.

Acts 19:17 Related theme

Acts 19:17 shows the name of Jesus held in high honor, reflecting the exalted name given in Philippians 2:9.

1 Corinthians 1:2 Related theme

In 1 Corinthians 1:2, believers call on the name of Jesus, the exalted name given in Philippians 2:9, showing its use in worship.