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the glory of God the Father. <a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> and that every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> and that EVERY TONGUE WILL CONFESS that Jesus Christ is LORD, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> and that every tongue will confess and openly acknowledge that Jesus Christ is Lord (sovereign God), to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> and every tongue will confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> And to the glory of God the Father everyone will openly agree, "Jesus Christ is Lord!" <a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> and confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> and all will openly proclaim that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> Then every tongue in one accord, will say that Jesus the Messiah is Lord, while God the Father praising. <a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and that every tongue should confess that JESUS CHRIST is LORD, to the glory of God the Father.<div class="vheading2">Majority Text Translations</div><a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and every tongue may confess that Jesus Christ [is] LORD, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and every tongue may confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And every tongue should avow that the Lord is Jesus Christ, to the glory of the Father.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> And that every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> and so that every tongue would confess that the Lord Jesus Christ is in the glory of God the Father. <a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is the LORD, to the glory of God his Father. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And every tongue shall confess that Yeshua The Messiah is THE LORD JEHOVAH to the glory of God his Father.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.<CM> <a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> and every tongue shall confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, unto the glory of God the Father. <a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and every tongue should confess that the Lord Jesus is Messiah, to the glory of God the Father.<CM> <a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and that every nation should confess that Jesus Christ is the Lord, to the glory of God the father. <a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> and that every tongue should confess that JESUS CHRIST is LORD, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. <a href="/parallel/philippians/2-11.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=350" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">The Attitude of Christ</a> …10that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, 11<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and</a> <a href="/greek/3956.htm" title="3956: pasa (Adj-NFS) -- All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.">every</a> <a href="/greek/1100.htm" title="1100: glōssa (N-NFS) -- The tongue; by implication, a language.">tongue</a> <a href="/greek/1843.htm" title="1843: exomologēsētai (V-ASM-3S) -- From ek and homologeo; to acknowledge or agree fully.">confess</a> <a href="/greek/3754.htm" title="3754: hoti (Conj) -- Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because.">that</a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: IĒSOUS (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/5547.htm" title="5547: CHRISTOS (N-NMS) -- Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus.">Christ</a> <a href="/greek/2962.htm" title="2962: KYRIOS (N-NMS) -- Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master.">is Lord,</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases.">to</a> <a href="/greek/1391.htm" title="1391: doxan (N-AFS) -- From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application.">the glory</a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God</a> <a href="/greek/3962.htm" title="3962: Patros (N-GMS) -- Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a father.">the Father.</a> 12Therefore, my beloved, just as you have always obeyed, not only in my presence, but now even more in my absence, continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/romans/14-11.htm">Romans 14:11</a> It is written: “As surely as I live, says the Lord, every knee will bow before Me; every tongue will confess to God.” <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a> By Myself I have sworn; truth has gone out from My mouth, a word that will not be revoked: Every knee will bow before Me, every tongue will swear allegiance. <a href="/revelation/5-13.htm">Revelation 5:13</a> And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and ever!” <a href="/1_corinthians/12-3.htm">1 Corinthians 12:3</a> Therefore I inform you that no one who is speaking by the Spirit of God says, “Jesus be cursed,” and no one can say, “Jesus is Lord,” except by the Holy Spirit. <a href="/john/13-13.htm">John 13:13</a> You call Me Teacher and Lord, and rightly so, because I am. <a href="/acts/2-36.htm">Acts 2:36</a> Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!” <a href="/matthew/28-18.htm">Matthew 28:18</a> Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me. <a href="/ephesians/1-20.htm">Ephesians 1:20-22</a> which He exerted in Christ when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly realms, / far above all rule and authority, power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in the present age but also in the one to come. / And God put everything under His feet and made Him head over everything for the church, <a href="/colossians/1-18.htm">Colossians 1:18</a> And He is the head of the body, the church; He is the beginning and firstborn from among the dead, so that in all things He may have preeminence. <a href="/hebrews/1-6.htm">Hebrews 1:6</a> And again, when God brings His firstborn into the world, He says: “Let all God’s angels worship Him.” <a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said to my Lord: “Sit at My right hand until I make Your enemies a footstool for Your feet.” <a href="/daniel/7-14.htm">Daniel 7:14</a> And He was given dominion, glory, and kingship, that the people of every nation and language should serve Him. His dominion is an everlasting dominion that will not pass away, and His kingdom is one that will never be destroyed. <a href="/1_peter/3-22.htm">1 Peter 3:22</a> who has gone into heaven and is at the right hand of God, with angels, authorities, and powers subject to Him. <a href="/luke/2-11.htm">Luke 2:11</a> Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! <a href="/john/17-3.htm">John 17:3</a> Now this is eternal life, that they may know You, the only true God, and Jesus Christ, whom You have sent.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.every.<a href="/psalms/18-49.htm">Psalm 18:49</a> Therefore will I give thanks unto thee, O LORD, among the heathen, and sing praises unto thy name.<a href="/matthew/10-32.htm">Matthew 10:32</a> Whosoever therefore shall confess me before men, him will I confess also before my Father which is in heaven.<a href="/john/9-22.htm">John 9:22</a> These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.is Lord.<a href="/psalms/110-1.htm">Psalm 110:1</a> A Psalm of David. The LORD said unto my Lord, Sit thou at my right hand, until I make thine enemies thy footstool.<a href="/jeremiah/23-6.htm">Jeremiah 23:6</a> In his days Judah shall be saved, and Israel shall dwell safely: and this is his name whereby he shall be called, THE LORD OUR RIGHTEOUSNESS.<a href="/luke/2-11.htm">Luke 2:11</a> For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.to the.<a href="/john/5-23.htm">John 5:23</a> That all men should honour the Son, even as they honour the Father. He that honoureth not the Son honoureth not the Father which hath sent him.<a href="/john/13-31.htm">John 13:31,32</a> Therefore, when he was gone out, Jesus said, Now is the Son of man glorified, and God is glorified in him… <a href="/john/14-13.htm">John 14:13,23</a> And whatsoever ye shall ask in my name, that will I do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/philippians/2-5.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/romans/15-9.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/5-1.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/philippians/2-10.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/14-27.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/philippians/1-8.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Christ</a> <a href="/1_timothy/3-16.htm">Confess</a> <a href="/colossians/1-19.htm">Father's</a> <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">Glory</a> <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/james/1-26.htm">Tongue</a> <a href="/colossians/2-5.htm">Witness</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 2</div>1. <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,</a> 16. <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.</a> 19. <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>and every tongue confess This phrase emphasizes the universal acknowledgment of Jesus Christ's lordship. The concept of "every tongue" signifies inclusivity, transcending cultural, linguistic, and ethnic boundaries. This echoes <a href="/isaiah/45-23.htm">Isaiah 45:23</a>, where God declares that every knee will bow and every tongue will swear allegiance to Him. The act of confession here is not merely verbal but a profound acknowledgment of Jesus' divine authority and role in salvation history.that Jesus Christ is Lord The declaration of Jesus as "Lord" is central to Christian belief, affirming His divinity and sovereignty. The term "Lord" (Greek: Kyrios) was used in the Septuagint to translate the divine name YHWH, indicating Jesus' equality with God. This confession was particularly significant in the Roman context, where "Caesar is Lord" was a common declaration of loyalty. By confessing Jesus as Lord, early Christians were making a bold statement of allegiance to Christ above all earthly powers. This ties into <a href="/romans/10-9.htm">Romans 10:9</a>, where confessing Jesus as Lord is linked to salvation.to the glory of God the Father The ultimate purpose of acknowledging Jesus as Lord is to bring glory to God the Father. This reflects the unity and harmony within the Trinity, where the Son's exaltation results in the Father's glorification. It aligns with Jesus' own mission, as seen in <a href="/john/17.htm">John 17:1</a>, where He prays for His glorification so that the Father may be glorified. This phrase underscores the Christian belief that all of creation is ultimately directed towards the glory of God, fulfilling His divine plan and purpose.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> Central figure of Christianity, whose lordship is confessed by all. 2. <a href="/topical/g/god_the_father.htm">God the Father</a> The first person of the Trinity, whose glory is the ultimate purpose of the confession. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul wrote this letter was located. 4. <a href="/topical/a/apostle_paul.htm">Apostle Paul</a> The author of the letter to the Philippians, who emphasizes the lordship of Christ. 5. <a href="/topical/e/early_christian_church.htm">Early Christian Church</a> The community of believers who were recipients of Paul's teachings and letters.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_universality_of_christ's_lordship.htm">The Universality of Christ's Lordship</a> Every tongue will confess Jesus as Lord, indicating the universal recognition of His authority. <a href="/topical/t/the_glory_of_god_the_father.htm">The Glory of God the Father</a> The confession of Jesus as Lord ultimately brings glory to God the Father, showing the unity and purpose within the Trinity. <a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_confession.htm">The Importance of Confession</a> Confession is not just a private belief but a public declaration of faith in Jesus Christ as Lord. <a href="/topical/l/living_under_christ's_lordship.htm">Living Under Christ's Lordship</a> Acknowledging Jesus as Lord should influence every aspect of a believer's life, guiding decisions and actions. <a href="/topical/e/eschatological_hope.htm">Eschatological Hope</a> This verse points to a future reality where all creation acknowledges Christ, offering hope and assurance to believers.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 2</a> <a href="/q/define_positive_confession..htm">What is the definition of positive confession?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'adonai'_mean.htm">What does "Adonai" mean?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_'confess'_mean_in_romans_10_9.htm">What does "confess with your mouth" mean in Romans 10:9?</a> <a href="/q/what_does_the_'h'_in_jesus_h._christ_mean.htm">What does the "H" in Jesus H. Christ mean?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(11) That Jesus Christ is Lord.--The word "Lord" is the word constantly used in the LXX. to translate, though inadequately, the name Jehovah. The context would suggest that meaning here, for the worship paid is obviously the worship done to God. But, though less perfectly, the acknowledgment of universal lordship and majesty (such as He claimed in <a href="/context/matthew/28-18.htm" title="And Jesus came and spoke to them, saying, All power is given to me in heaven and in earth.">Matthew 28:18-20</a>) would satisfy the necessities of the passage. For, after all, to what created being can it be due? (On this confession of Jesus as Lord, see <a href="/acts/2-36.htm" title="Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made the same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ.">Acts 2:36</a>; <a href="/romans/10-9.htm" title="That if you shall confess with your mouth the Lord Jesus, and shall believe in your heart that God has raised him from the dead, you shall be saved.">Romans 10:9</a>.)To the glory of God the Father.--The acknowledgment of the glory of Christ is the acknowledgment of the glory of the Father, as the Source of Deity, manifested perfectly in Him. (See <a href="/john/1-18.htm" title="No man has seen God at any time, the only begotten Son, which is in the bosom of the Father, he has declared him.">John 1:18</a>; <a href="/john/14-9.htm" title="Jesus said to him, Have I been so long time with you, and yet have you not known me, Philip? he that has seen me has seen the Father; and how say you then, Show us the Father?">John 14:9</a>). Note in <a href="/context/john/5-19.htm" title="Then answered Jesus and said to them, Truly, truly, I say to you, The Son can do nothing of himself, but what he sees the Father do: for what things soever he does, these also does the Son likewise.">John 5:19-30</a>, our Lord's repeated profession that His work on earth was to manifest the Father; in <a href="/john/17-4.htm" title="I have glorified you on the earth: I have finished the work which you gave me to do.">John 17:4</a>, His declaration that He had so done; and in <a href="/john/17-24.htm" title="Father, I will that they also, whom you have given me, be with me where I am; that they may behold my glory, which you have given me: for you loved me before the foundation of the world.">John 17:24</a>, the truth that His glory is the glory given of the Father. . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 11. - And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord. Every tongue; all creatures endowed with the gift of speech. The word rendered "confess" is commonly associated with the idea of thanksgiving, as in <a href="/matthew/11-25.htm">Matthew 11:25</a>, and generally in the Septuagint. Every tongue shall confess with thankful adoration that he who took upon him the form of a slave, is Lord of all. To the glory of God the Father (comp. <a href="/1_corinthians/15-28.htm">1 Corinthians 15:28</a>, "That God may be all in all"). The glory of God the Father, from whom, as the original Source, the whole scheme of salvation proceeds, is the supreme and ultimate object of the Savior's incarnation. <a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-11.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>and καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. every πᾶσα (pasa) Adjective - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3956.htm">Strong's 3956: </a> All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. tongue γλῶσσα (glōssa) Noun - Nominative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1100.htm">Strong's 1100: </a> The tongue; by implication, a language. confess ἐξομολογήσηται (exomologēsētai) Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Middle - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1843.htm">Strong's 1843: </a> From ek and homologeo; to acknowledge or agree fully. that ὅτι (hoti) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> Neuter of hostis as conjunction; demonstrative, that; causative, because. Jesus ΙΗΣΟΥΣ (IĒSOUS) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. Christ ΧΡΙΣΤΟΣ (CHRISTOS) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5547.htm">Strong's 5547: </a> Anointed One; the Messiah, the Christ. From chrio; Anointed One, i.e. The Messiah, an epithet of Jesus. [is] Lord, ΚΥΡΙΟΣ (KYRIOS) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2962.htm">Strong's 2962: </a> Lord, master, sir; the Lord. From kuros; supreme in authority, i.e. controller; by implication, Master. to εἰς (eis) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1519.htm">Strong's 1519: </a> A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases. [the] glory δόξαν (doxan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1391.htm">Strong's 1391: </a> From the base of dokeo; glory, in a wide application. of God Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. [the] Father. Πατρός (Patros) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3962.htm">Strong's 3962: </a> Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. 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