Philippians 2:1-10 NIV

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you ,.... The Arabic version renders it, "let that humility be perceived in you". The apostle proposes Christ as the great pattern and exemplar of humility; and instances in his assumption of human nature, and in his subjection to all that meanness, and death itself, even the death of the cross in it; and which he mentions with this view, to engage the saints to lowliness of mind, in imitation of him; to show forth the same temper and disposition of mind in their... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:6

Who being in the form of God ,.... The Father; being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. This form is to be understood, not of any shape or figure of him; for as such is not to be seen, it is not to be supposed of him; or any accidental form, for there are no accidents in God, whatever is in God, is God; he is nothing but nature and essence, he is the το ον , the Jehovah, I am what I am; and so is his Son, which is, and was, and is to come, the fountain of all... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:7

But made himself of no reputation ,.... Or "nevertheless emptied himself"; not of that fulness of grace which was laid up in him from everlasting, for with this he appeared when he was made flesh, and dwelt among men; nor of the perfections of his divine nature, which were not in the least diminished by his assumption of human nature, for all the fulness of the Godhead dwelt in him bodily; though he took that which he had not before, he lost nothing of what he had; the glory of his divine... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:8

And being found in fashion as a man ,.... Not that he had only the show and appearance of a man, but he was really a man; for "as" here, denotes not merely the likeness of a thing, but the thing itself, as in Matthew 14:5 , ως here, answers to the Hebrew כ , which is sometimes by the Jews F11 Vid. Kimchi in Josh. iii. 4. said to be כף הדמיון , and signifies likeness, and sometimes כף האמתות , and designs truth and reality; which is the sense in which the particle is to be... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:9

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him ,.... The apostle proceeds to observe the exaltation of Christ, for the encouragement of meek and humble souls; that whereas Christ, who so exceedingly demeaned himself, was afterwards highly exalted by God, so all such who, in imitation of him, behave to one another in lowliness of mind, shall be exalted in God's due time; for whoso humbleth himself, shall be exalted. The first step of Christ's exaltation was his resurrection from the dead, when he... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:10

That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow ,.... Which is to be understood, not of the outward act of bowing the knee upon hearing the name, and the syllables of the mere name Jesus pronounced; for in the bare name there can be nothing which can command such a peculiar respect; it was a name common with the Jews: Joshua is so called in Hebrews 4:8 ; and the name of Elymas the sorcerer was Barjesus: that is, the son of Jesus, Acts 13:6 ; Now, how monstrously ridiculous and stupid... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:1

If there be therefore any consolation - The ει , if, does not express any doubt here, but on the contrary is to be considered as a strong affirmation; as there is consolation in Christ, as there is comfort of love, etc. The word παρακλησις , translated here consolation, is in other places rendered exhortation, and is by several critics understood so here; as if he had said: If exhorting you in the name of Christ have any influence with you, etc. It is extremely difficult to give the... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:2

Fulfil ye my joy - Ye ought to complete my joy, who have suffered so much to bring you into the possession of these blessings, by being like-minded with myself, having the same love to God, his cause, and me, as I have to him, his cause, and you. Being of one accord - Being perfectly agreed in labouring to promote the honor of your Master; and of one mind, being constantly intent upon this great subject; keeping your eye fixed upon it in all you say, do, or intend. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:3

Let nothing be done through strife - Never be opposed to each other; never act from separate interests; ye are all brethren, and of one body; therefore let every member feel and labor for the welfare of the whole. And, in the exercise of your different functions, and in the use of your various gifts, do nothing so as to promote your own reputation, separately considered from the comfort, honor, and advantage of all. But in lowliness of mind - Have always an humbling view of yourselves,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:4

Look not every man on his own things - Do nothing through self-interest in the things of God; nor arrogate to yourselves gifts, graces, and fruits, which belong to others; ye are all called to promote God's glory and the salvation of men. Labor for this, and every one shall receive the honor that comes from God; and let each rejoice to see another, whom God may be pleased to use in a special way, acquiring much reputation by the successful application of his talents to the great work. read more

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:5

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:6

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:7

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:8

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:9

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:10

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:1

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:2

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:3

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:4

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