The form of a servant (μορφην δουλου). He took the characteristic attributes (μορφην as in verse 6) of a slave. His humanity was a…

But made himself of no reputation. This translation does not at all convey the meaning of the original. According to this, it would seem t…

But made himself . . .—This verse needs a more exact translation. It should be, But emptied (or, stripped) H…

But every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus, who, being in the form of God, thought it …

The description then moves to Christ’s incarnate state. Two clauses carry the main thoughts: “[he] made himself nothing” and “he humbled himself.” …

Emptied himself. This emptying is the same as the abasement, which we will discuss later. The expression, however, is used ευμφατ…

But made himself of no reputation
Or "neverthele emptied himself"; not of that fulne of grace which was laid up in h…

The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. We must resemble him in his life if we are to have the benefit of his death. Notice the two …

After giving his exhortation, the Apostle urges them to the virtue of humility according to Christ’s example. First, he exhorts them to follow the …