Philippians 2:8

and having been found in figure as a man, humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, and [that the] death of [the] cross.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

In Context

7but emptied himself, taking a bondman's form, taking his place in [the] likeness of men;

9Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and granted him a name, that which is above every name,

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16For dogs have encompassed me; an assembly of evil-doers have surrounded me: they pierced my hands and my feet.

Proverbs 15:33The fear of Jehovah is the discipline of wisdom, and before honour [goeth] humility.

Matthew 17:2And he was transfigured before them. And his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light;

Matthew 26:42Again going away a second time he prayed saying, My Father, if this cannot pass [from me] unless I drink it, thy will be done.

Luke 9:29And as he prayed the fashion of his countenance became different and his raiment white [and] effulgent.

John 10:18No one takes it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down and I have authority to take it again. I have received this commandment of my Father.

Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:2-12

Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5… Read the whole commentary →

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