Philippians 2:7

Nay, He stripped Himself of His glory, and took on Him the nature of a bondservant by becoming a man like other men.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

In Context

6Although from the beginning He had the nature of God He did not reckon His equality with God a treasure to be tightly grasped.

8And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.

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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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