Philippians 2:8
he appeared among us as a man, and still further humbled himself by submitting even to death – to death on a cross!
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7but impoverished himself by taking the nature of a servant and becoming like one of us;
Cross References
Psalms 22:16For dogs are round about me, a band of knaves encircles me, gnawing my hands and my feet.
Matthew 17:2There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shone like the sun, and his clothes became as white as the light.
Matthew 26:42Again, a second time, he went away, and prayed. “My Father,” he said, “if I cannot be spared this cup, but must drink it, your will be done!”
Luke 9:29As he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became a dazzling white.
John 10:18No one took it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have authority to lay it down, and I have authority to receive it again. This is the command which 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 →