Philippians 2:5, Philippians 2:6 NLT

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-8

Jesus Christ the supreme Example of humble-mindedness. "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Jesus Christ." The exhortation to mutual concord is strengthened by a reference to the example of Christ's humiliation on earth. I. CONSIDER HIS ESSENTIAL PRE - EXISTING GLORY . "Who, subsisting in the form of God, counted it not a prize to be on an equality with God." 1 . This language evidently describes Christ before his incarnation , in his Divine glory ; for the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-8

The self-sacrifice of Christ. Paul backs up his appeal for public spirit by the example of Jesus Christ. If the Philippians will only entertain a like mind with Christ, then all needful abnegation for the good of others will be forthcoming, even up to self-sacrifice itself. And here we have to— I. CONSIDER CHRIST 'S EQUALITY WITH GOD . (Verse 6.) The Revised Version puts this verse more accurately than the Authorized Version when it gives it, "Who being in the form of God,... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-11

The example of type Lord Jesus. I. THE IMITATION OF the Lord JESUS CHRIST IS THE ONE RULE OF CHRISTIAN PRACTICE . 1 . In the outward life. He pleased not himself; he sought not the high places of the world; he did not choose a life of ease, comfort, pleasure. He lived for others; he went abrupt doing good; He cared for the temporal needs of the sick and poor. He cared for the souls of all. 2 . In the inner life of thought and feeling. The Christian must... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-11

The moral history of the Christly spirit. "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus," etc. "From a practical introduction in the familiar exhortation to follow the example of our Lord, St. Paul passes on to what is perhaps the most complete and formal statement in all his Epistles of the doctrine of his great humility. In this he marks out first the Incarnation, in which, 'being in the form of God, he took on him the form of a servant,' assuming a sinless but finite... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-11

The mind that was in Christ Jesus. The experience of Christ is the supreme example of his doctrine that "he that humbleth himself shall be exalted." It is here described as an incentive to our duty of unselfish humility. But as the apostle narrates the wonderful facts, and enumerates the details with evident delight on their own account, we may find in them an inexhaustible subject for meditation, and, while not forgetting the object of drawing a practical lesson from them, we may be... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus - The object of this reference to the example of the Saviour is particularly to enforce the duty of humility. This was the highest example which could be furnished, and it would illustrate and confirm all the apostle had said of this virtue. The principle in the case is, that we are to make the Lord Jesus our model, and are in all respects to frame our lives, as far as possible, in accordance with this great example. The point here is,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:5-6

Philippians 2:5-6. Let this mind The same humble, condescending, benevolent, disinterested, self-denying disposition; be in you which was also in Christ Jesus The original expression, τουτο φρονεισθω εν υμιν ο και εν Χριστω Ιησου , is, literally, Be ye minded, or disposed, as Jesus was. The word includes both the mind and heart, the understanding, will, and affections. Let your judgment and estimation of things, your choice, desire, intention, determination, and subsequent practice,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

Christ’s example of humility (2:1-11)Paul gives four reasons why Christians should have greater unity between them: the encouragement given them by Christ; the power of Christ’s love working in them; the common sharing they have in the same Spirit; and the sympathetic kindness that God’s children should show to each other. Although the Philippians bring Paul much joy, that joy will not be complete till there is genuine unity among them (2:1-2). They are not to be concerned solely with their own... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:5

Let , &c. Literally Mind, or think, this. Greek. phroneo, as in Philippians 2:2 . you = yourselves, i, e, your hearts. also, &c. = in Christ Jesus also. Christ Jesus . App-98 . read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:5

Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.As Wesley said, "From this verse to Philippians 2:11, Paul presents the great renunciation of Christ as the supreme example of the unselfishness to which he has exhorted the Philippians in Philippians 2:4."[9]Have this mind in you ... This is one of eight Scriptural expressions describing the redeemed in Christ. For a full list and discussion of these, see under Galatians 5:23, this volume.Which was also in Christ Jesus ... The proper verb... read more

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-8

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-11

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:5

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:5-6

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:5

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:5

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