Philippians 2:8

He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and in habit found as a man.

9For which cause God also hath exalted him, and hath given him a name which is above all names:

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16My strength is dried up like a potsherd, and my tongue hath cleaved to my jaws: and thou hast brought me down into the dust of death.

Proverbs 15:33The fear of the Lord is the lesson of wisdom: and humility goeth before glory.

Matthew 17:2And he was transfigured before them. And his face did shine as the sun: and his garments became white as snow.

Matthew 26:42Again the second time, he went and prayed, saying: My Father, if this chalice may not pass away, but I must drink it, thy will be done.

Luke 9:29And whilst he prayed, the shape of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and glittering.

John 10:18No man taketh it away from me: but I lay it down of myself, and I have power to lay it down: and I have power to take it up again. This commandment have I received 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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