Philippians 2:4-5

The Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5

Exhortation to unity: (4) Its highest motive and most powerful agent. I. WHAT THE MIND OF CHRIST IS . It is the mind of perfect love manifesting itself in perfect humility. II. WHY WE NEED IT . It is the only cure for our want of unity. Disunion comes from self-exaltation. Union from losing self in Christ. St. Paul here urges the highest motive to unity and the only method by which it can be secured. Controversies are hushed when we realize the presence and the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

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 2:4

Look not every man on his own things - That is, be not selfish. Do not let your care and attention be wholly absorbed by your own concerns, or by the concerns of your own family. Evince a tender interest for the happiness of the whole, and let the welfare of others lie near your hearts. This, of course, does not mean that there is to be any improper interference in the business of others, or that we are to have the character of “busy-bodies in other people’s matters” (compare the 2... 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 2:3-4

Philippians 2:3-4. Let nothing be done among you through strife A spirit of contradiction or contention, which is inconsistent with your being like- minded; or vain glory Desire of praise; wishing to draw the eyes of others upon you, and to make yourselves the subjects of discourse and admiration which is directly opposite to the love of God: but in lowliness of mind In unaffected simplicity and humility; let each esteem other better than themselves Which, on one account or another,... 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

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