Philippians 2:8
and having been found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself, having become obedient to death—even death of a cross,
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7but emptied Himself, having taken the form of a servant, having been made in the likeness of men,
9for this reason, also, God highly exalted Him, and gave to Him a Name that [is] above every name,
Cross References
Psalms 22:16And You appoint Me to the dust of death, || For dogs have surrounded Me, || A company of evildoers has surrounded Me, || Piercing My hands and My feet.
Proverbs 15:33The fear of YHWH [is] the instruction of wisdom, || And humility [is] before honor!
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, a second time, having gone away, He prayed, saying, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from Me except I drink it, Your will be done”;
Luke 9:29and it came to pass, in His praying, the appearance of His face became altered, and His clothing became flashing white.
John 10:18no one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of Myself; authority I have to lay it down, and authority I have again to take it; this command I received 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 →