Lyrics
For the victory that you give
Your glory is great
Salvation you give
Your name is great
For the sacrifice you gave
Your name is great
Jesus you’re the greatest
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
For the victory that you give
Your glory is great
Salvation you give
Your name is great
For the sacrifice you gave
Your name is great
Jesus you’re the greatest
For the victory that you give
Your glory is great
Salvation you give
Your name is great
For the sacrifice you gave
Your name is great
Jesus you’re the greatest
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
Jesus You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
Jesus You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
Jesus You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
You’re the greatest
Jesus You’re the greatest
Jesus you are the greatest
King of kings greatly to be praised
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Meaning & Inspiration
You Are the Greatest is a direct song of praise centered on the supremacy of Jesus. Victory, salvation, sacrifice, glory, and the name of Christ form its compact vocabulary of worship. Rather than developing a narrative, the lyric returns again and again to one confession: Jesus is the greatest and the King of kings. That repetition gives the song the character of a congregational declaration.
The language corresponds closely with biblical praise of the Lord whose greatness is beyond measure and with the title King of kings. Its reference to sacrifice grounds the celebration of victory in the saving work of Jesus, while the recurring acclaim answers that gift with adoration. The song does not place achievement in human hands; salvation is something Christ gives. Through a small set of repeated lines, it joins gratitude for redemption with honor for the authority of Jesus. The result is focused praise that exalts his name, rule, and saving generosity.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 145:3 The psalm declares that the Lord is great and worthy of praise.
- Revelation 19:16 Jesus is identified by the title King of kings and Lord of lords.
- 1 Corinthians 15:57 Paul gives thanks to God for victory through Jesus Christ.