Philippians 2:3-11

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

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:11

And that every tongue should confess ,.... Whether of angels or men, or of men of whatsoever nation. Confession is either true and hearty, as when the mouth and heart agree in confessing, and which is made only by true believers; or verbal only, or in mere outward form, and by force, as in hypocrites, wicked men, and devils themselves; who all either have confessed, or will confess, that Jesus Christ is Lord : the holy angels confess him to be Lord, and their Lord truly, and are... 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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus - Christ labored to promote no separate interest; as man he studied to promote the glory of God, and the welfare and salvation of the human race. See then that ye have the same disposition that was in Jesus: he was ever humble, loving, patient, and laborious; his meat and drink was to do the will of his Father, and to finish his work. read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:6

Who, being in the form of God - This verse has been the subject of much criticism, and some controversy. Dr. Whitby has, perhaps, on the whole, spoken best on this point; but his arguments are too diffuse to be admitted here. Dr. Macknight has abridged the words of Dr. Whitby, and properly observes that, “As the apostle is speaking of what Christ was before he took the form of a servant, the form of God, of which he divested himself when he became man, cannot be any thing which he possessed... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:7

But made himself of no reputation - Ἑαυτον εκενωσε· He emptied himself - did not appear in his glory, for he assumed the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of man. And his being made in the likeness of man, and assuming the form of a servant, was a proof that he had emptied himself - laid aside the effulgence of his glory. read more

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