Philippians 2:8

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

Weymouth NT (1912)

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

7Nay, He stripped Himself of His glory, and took on Him the nature of a bondservant by becoming a man like other men.

9It is in consequence of this that God has also so highly exalted Him, and has conferred on Him the Name which is supreme above every other,

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Cross References

Matthew 17:2There in their presence His form underwent a change; His face shone like the sun, and His raiment became as white as the light.

Matthew 26:42Again a second time He went away and prayed, saying, "My Father, if it is impossible for this cup to pass without my drinking it, Thy will be done."

Luke 9:29And while He was praying the appearance of His face underwent a change, and His clothing became white and radiant.

John 10:18No one is taking it away from me, but I myself am laying it down. I am authorized to lay it down, and I am authorized to receive it back again. This is the command 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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