Philippians 2:8
and in fashion having been found as a man, he humbled himself, having become obedient unto death — death even of a cross,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
In Context
7but did empty himself, the form of a servant having taken, in the likeness of men having been made,
9wherefore, also, God did highly exalt him, and gave to him a name that [is] above every name,
Cross References
Psalms 22:16And to the dust of death thou appointest me, For surrounded me have dogs, A company of evil doers have compassed me, Piercing my hands and my feet.
Proverbs 15:33The fear of Jehovah [is] the instruction of wisdom, And before honour [is] humility!
Matthew 17:2and he was transfigured before them, and his face shone as the sun, and his garments did become white as the light,
Matthew 26:42Again, a second time, having gone away, he prayed, saying, 'My Father, if this cup cannot pass away from me except I drink it, Thy will be done;'
Luke 9:29and it came to pass, in his praying, the appearance of his face became altered, and his garment white — sparkling.
John 10:18no one doth take it from me, but I lay it down of myself; authority I have to lay it down, and authority I have again to take it; this 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 →