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10 That in (at) the name of Jesus every knee [a]should (must) bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth,

11 And every tongue [[b]frankly and openly] confess and acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

12 Therefore, my dear ones, as you have always obeyed [my suggestions], so now, not only [with the enthusiasm you would show] in my presence but much more because I am absent, work out (cultivate, carry out to the goal, and fully complete) your own salvation with reverence and awe and trembling (self-distrust, [c]with serious caution, tenderness of conscience, watchfulness against temptation, timidly shrinking from whatever might offend God and discredit the name of Christ).

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 2:10 “Should” is the past tense of “shall,” implying authority or compulsion.
  2. Philippians 2:11 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.
  3. Philippians 2:12 Marvin Vincent, Word Studies.

10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow,(A)
    in heaven and on earth and under the earth,(B)
11 and every tongue acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord,(C)
    to the glory of God the Father.

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12 Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,(D)

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