Albert Barnes Commentary Philippians 2:5

"Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:" — Philippians 2:5 (ASV)

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. The object of this reference to the example of the Savior is particularly to enforce the duty of humility. This was the highest example that could be provided, 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 that he left a state of inexpressible glory, took upon himself the most humble form of humanity, and performed the most humble services, so that he might benefit us.