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What does the Bible say about names of jesus?

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The Bible reveals Jesus Christ through many names and titles that proclaim his eternal deity, saving work, royal authority, and compassionate care for his people. He is Immanuel, God with us, and the eternal Word who was with God and is God (Matthew 1:23; John 1:1). Isaiah calls him Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, and Prince of Peace (Isaiah 9:6). Jesus identifies himself as the great I AM, the Good Shepherd, and the only way to the Father (John 8:58; John 10:11; John 14:6). He is the Christ, the Son of the living God, our great High Priest, and King of kings, before whom every knee will bow (Matthew 16:16; Hebrews 4:14; Revelation 19:16; Philippians 2:9-11).

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  • Isaiah 9:6

    For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be on his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

  • Revelation 19:16

    He has on his garment and on his thigh a name written, "KING OF KINGS, AND LORD OF LORDS."

  • John 10:11

    I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep.

  • John 14:6

    Jesus said to him, "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father, except through me.

  • Matthew 1:23

    "Behold, the virgin shall be with child, And shall bring forth a son. They shall call his name Immanuel;" Which is, being interpreted, "God with us."

  • John 8:58

    Jesus said to them, "Most assuredly, I tell you, before Abraham came into existence, I AM."

  • John 1:1

    In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.

  • Hebrews 4:14

    Having then a great high priest, who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold tightly to our confession.

  • Matthew 16:16

    Simon Peter answered, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God."

  • Philippians 2:9-11

    [9] Therefore God also highly exalted him, and gave to him the name which is above every name; [10] that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, those on earth, and those under the earth, [11] and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.

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