Philippians 2:6-10 NIV

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

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:8

And being found in fashion as a man - Και σχηματι εὑρεθεις ὡς ανθρωπος . This clause should be joined to the preceding, and thus translated: Being made in the likeness of man, and was found in fashion as a man. He humbled himself - Laid himself as low as possible: In emptying himself - laying aside the effulgence of his glory. In being incarnate - taking upon him the human form. In becoming a servant - assuming the lowest innocent character, that of being the servant of all. ... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:9

Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him - If by his humiliation he has merited pardon and final salvation for the whole world, is it to be wondered that the human body, in which this fullness of the Godhead dwelt, and in which the punishment due to our sins was borne upon the tree, should be exalted above all human and all created beings? And this is the fact; for he hath given him a name, το ονομα , the name, which is above every name: το is prefixed to ονομα here by ABC, 17,... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:10

That at the name of Jesus every knee should how - That all human beings should consider themselves redeemed unto God by his blood, and look for an application of this redemption price; and that all who are saved from their sin should acknowledge him the author of their salvation. In a word, that παν επουρανιων , all the spirits of just men made perfect, now in a state of blessedness; και επιγειων , all human beings still in their state of probation on earth; και καταχθονιων , and all... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:6

Verse 6 6Inasmuch as he was in the form of God. This is not a comparison between things similar, but in the way of greater and less. Christ’s humility consisted in his abasing himself from the highest pinnacle of glory to the lowest ignominy: our humility consists in refraining from exalting ourselves by a false estimation. He gave up his right: all that is required of us is, that we do not assume to ourselves more than we ought. Hence he sets out with this — that, inasmuch as he was in the... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:7

Verse 7 7Emptied himself. This emptying is the same as the abasement, as to which we shall see afterwards. The expression, however, is used, ευμφατικωτέρως, (more emphatically,) to mean, — being brought to nothing. Christ, indeed, could not divest himself of Godhead; but he kept it concealed for a time, that it might not be seen, under the weakness of the flesh. Hence he laid aside his glory in the view of men, not by lessening it, but by concealing it. It is asked, whether he did this as man?... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:8

Verse 8 8He became obedient. Even this was great humility — that from being Lord he became a servant; but he says that he went farther than this, because, while he was not only immortal, but the Lord of life and death, he nevertheless became obedient to his Father, even so far as to endure death. This was extreme abasement, especially when we take into view the kind of death, which he immediately adds, with the view of enhancing it. (110) For by dying in this manner he was not only covered with... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:9

Verse 9 9Therefore God hath highly exalted. By adding consolation, he shews that abasement, to which the human mind is averse, is in the highest degree desirable. There is no one, it is true, but will acknowledge that it is a reasonable thing that is required from us, when we are exhorted to imitate Christ. This consideration, however, stirs us up to imitate him the more cheerfully, when we learn that nothing is more advantageous for us than to be conformed to his image. Now, that all are happy... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:10

Verse 10 10Every knee might bow. Though respect is shewn to men also be means of this rite, there can nevertheless be no doubt that what is here meant is that adoration which belongs exclusively to God, of which the bending of the knee is a token. (116) As to this, it is proper to notice, that God is to be worshipped, not merely with the inward affection of the heart, but also by outward profession, if we would render to him what is his due. Hence, on the other hand, when he would describe his... read more

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The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

Exhortation to unanimity and humility. I. HE APPEALS TO PHILIPPIANS BY FOUR COMMON ELEMENTS IN THEIR COMMON CONFLICT TO FULFIL HIS JOY . 1 . By the comfort there is in Christ. "If there is therefore any comfort in Chris The connecting word has reference to the duty which was enjoined in the twenty-seventh verse of the last chapter, and is again enjoined in the second verse of this chapter. But there is also reference to the circumstances under which... read more

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

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:8

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:9

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:10

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:6

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:7

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:8

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:9

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:10

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

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