Parallel Verses New Living Translation Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, King James Bible But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: Darby Bible Translation but emptied himself, taking a bondman's form, taking his place in the likeness of men; World English Bible but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. Young's Literal Translation but did empty himself, the form of a servant having taken, in the likeness of men having been made, Philippians 2:7 Parallel Commentary Wesley's Notes on the Bible2:7 Yet - He was so far from tenaciously insisting upon, that he willingly relinquished, his claim. He was content to forego the glories of the Creator, and to appear in the form of a creature; nay, to he made in the likeness of the fallen creatures; and not only to share the disgrace, but to suffer the punishment, due to the meanest and vilest among them all. He emptied himself - Of that divine fulness, which he received again at his exaltation. Though he remained full, John 1:14, yet he appeared as if he had been empty; for he veiled his fulness from the sight of men and angels. Yea, he not only veiled, but, in some sense, renounced, the glory which he had before the world began. Taking - And by that very act emptying himself. The form of a servant - The form, the likeness, the fashion, though not exactly the same, are yet nearly related to each other. The form expresses something absolute; the likeness refers to other things of the same kind; the fashion respects what appears to sight and sense. Being made in the likeness of men - A real man, like other men. Hereby he took the form of a servant. Philippians 2:7 Parallel Commentaries Library June 6. "He Emptied Himself" (Phil. Ii. 8, R. V. ). "He emptied Himself" (Phil. ii. 8, R. V.). The first step to the righteousness of the kingdom is "poor in spirit." Then the next is a little deeper, "they that mourn." Because now you must get plastic, you must get broken, you must get like the metal in the fire, which the Master can mould; and so, it is not enough to see your unrighteousness, but deeply to feel it, deeply to regret it, deeply to mourn over it, to own it not a little thing that sin has come into your life. And so God leads a soul … Rev. A. B. Simpson—Days of Heaven Upon Earth Palm Sunday Work Out Your Own Salvation A Willing Sacrifice Cross References Isaiah 42:1 "Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations. Matthew 20:28 For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many." John 1:14 So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father's one and only Son. Romans 8:3 The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin's control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins. 2 Corinthians 8:9 You know the generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich. 2 Corinthians 13:4 Although he was crucified in weakness, he now lives by the power of God. We, too, are weak, just as Christ was, but when we deal with you we will be alive with him and will have God's power. Galatians 4:4 But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law. Jump to Previous Bondman's Bondservant Bond-Servant Born Emptied Empty Form Glory Human Likeness Nature Reputation Servant StrippedJump to Next Bondman's Bondservant Bond-Servant Born Emptied Empty Form Glory Human Likeness Nature Reputation Servant StrippedLinks Philippians 2:7 NIVPhilippians 2:7 NLT Philippians 2:7 ESV Philippians 2:7 NASB Philippians 2:7 KJV Philippians 2:7 Bible Apps Philippians 2:7 Biblia Paralela Philippians 2:7 Chinese Bible Philippians 2:7 French Bible Philippians 2:7 German Bible Philippians 2:7 Commentaries Bible Hub |
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