Philippians 2:8

and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient [even] unto death, yea, the death of the cross.

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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;

9Wherefore also God highly exalted him, and gave unto him the name which is above every name;

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16For dogs have compassed me: A company of evil-doers have inclosed me; They pierced my hands and my feet.

Proverbs 15:33The fear of Jehovah is the instruction of wisdom; And before honor [goeth] humility.

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

Matthew 26:42Again a second time he went away, and prayed, saying, My Father, if this cannot pass away, except I drink it, thy will be done.

Luke 9:29And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment [became] white [and] dazzling.

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