Philippians 2:8

He humbled himselfe, and became obedient vnto the death, euen the death of the Crosse.

Geneva Bible 1599

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 he made himself of no reputation, and tooke on him ye forme of a seruant, and was made like vnto men, and was founde in shape as a man.

9Wherefore God hath also highly exalted him, and giuen him a Name aboue euery name,

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Cross References

Psalms 22:16For dogges haue compassed me, and the assemblie of the wicked haue inclosed me: they perced mine hands and my feete.

Proverbs 15:33The feare of the Lord is the instruction of wisdome: and before honour, goeth humilitie.

Matthew 17:2And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the Sunne, and his clothes were as white as the light.

Matthew 26:42Againe he went away the second time, and praied, saying, O my Father, if this cuppe can not passe away from mee, but that I must drinke it, thy will be done.

Luke 9:29And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was changed, and his garment was white and glistered.

John 10:18No man taketh it from me, but I lay it downe of my selfe: I haue power to lay it downe, and haue power to take it againe: this commandement haue I receiued 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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