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Paul is referring to Christ's resurrection from the dead, of course, but also to his ascension into heaven, where "God exalted him to his own right hand as Prince and Savior" (Acts 5:31; cf. 2:33). This passage has strong echoes from of Isaiah 53 also.
Feb 3, 2008 · First, Paul in this passage shows that there is a different kind of exaltation in God's kingdom than the exaltation that we see in the world around us. What does Paul say in Philippians 2:9? That “God highly exalted Him.” Let's not miss what he says: “Therefore God has highly exalted Him.” Why?
Philippians 2:9, Paul describes what God did after Jesus’ death and resurrection: “God exalted him [Jesus] to a superior position and kindly gave him the name that is above every other name.” According to this verse, what did God do for Jesus? It says that God exalted him to a superior position.
Christ’s exaltation has great benefit and significance for those who follow Him. Paul wrote to Timothy about what it takes for a person to follow Christ. We will be subject to great suffering and persecution in this world for the sake of Christ (2 Timothy 3:12).
Sep 16, 2021 · In this most beautiful passage of who Jesus is and what Jesus did, Paul tells us that we must have that same mindset of humility if our churches are going to fulfill our mission. If our priorities are our self-interests, then we will fail.
Mar 2, 2020 · I have been trying to explain the unusually important statement about Christ in Paul's "Christ Poem" in Phil. 2:6-10. It's an extremely high Christology. Christ is a divine being before coming into the world; and at his exaltation he was made *equal* with God.
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Jun 29, 2004 · Instead of being ashamed for having done something disgraceful, or having lived life in a way dishonoring to his Lord, Paul was confident that Christ would be exalted (megalunthesetai) in [his] body.