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!

Twentieth Century New Testament

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 impoverished himself by taking the nature of a servant and becoming like men;

9And that is why God raised him to the very highest place, and gave him the Name which stands above all other names,

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Cross References

Matthew 17:2There his appearance was transformed before their eyes; his face shown 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, thy will be done!”

Luke 9:29As he was praying, the aspect of his face was changed, and his clothing became of a glittering whiteness.

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 →

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