Philippians 2:8

And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross.

Majority Standard Bible

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 human likeness.

9Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16For dogs surround me; a band of evil men encircles me; they have pierced my hands and feet.

Proverbs 15:33The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and humility comes before honor.

Matthew 17:2There He was transfigured before them. His face shone like the sun, and His clothes became as white as the light.

Matthew 26:42A second time He went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cup cannot pass from Me unless I drink it, may Your will be done.”

Luke 9:29And as He was praying, the appearance of His face changed, and His clothes became radiantly white.

John 10:18No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have 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 →

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