Philippians 2:8

and he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

7yet divested himself, and assumed the likeness of a servant, and was in the likeness of men, and was found in fashion as a man;

9Wherefore, also, God hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is more excellent than all names;

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Cross References

Matthew 17:2And Jesus was changed before them: and his face shone like the sun; and his vestments became white like the light.

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

Luke 9:29And while he prayed, the aspect of his countenance was changed, and his garments became white and brilliant.

John 10:18There is no one that taketh it from me; but I lay it down of my own pleasure: for I have authority to lay it down, and authority to resume it again; because I have received this command 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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