Philippians 2:8
And having been found in a form like a man, he lowered himself, having become obedient until death, even of death from a cross.
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
In Context
7But he emptied himself, having taken a form of a bondman, having become in a likeness of men.
9Therefore God also highly exalted him and gave him the name above every name,
Cross References
Psalms 22:16For dogs have encompassed me. A company of evil-doers have enclosed me. They pierced (LXX/DSS) my hands and my feet.
Proverbs 15:33The fear of LORD is the instruction of wisdom, and before honor [is] humility.
Matthew 17:2And he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments became white as the light.
Matthew 26:42Having gone again a second time, he prayed, saying, My Father, if it is not possible for this cup to pass from me, except I drink it, may thy will happen.
Luke 9:29And as he was praying, the appearance of his face became different, and his clothing glistening white.
John 10:18No man takes it from me, but I lay it down by myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. I received this commandment 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 →