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but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
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The Great 'Emptying'
Commentators are clear that when Christ 'emptied himself,' he did not lose his divine nature. As one scholar puts it, the sun's glory isn't diminished when hidden by a cloud. Instead, Jesus voluntarily veiled his divine glory and set aside the privileges of his equality with God. He chose not to use his divine attributes for his own advantage, concealing his majesty to live fully as a human.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
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…
The form of a servant (μορφην δουλου). He took the characteristic attributes (μορφην as in verse 6) of a slave. His humanity was a…
19th Century
Anglican
But made himself . . .—This verse needs a more exact translation. It should be, But emptied (or, stripped) H…
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Baptist
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.” …
16th Century
Protestant
Emptied himself. This emptying is the same as the abasement, which we will discuss later. The expression, however, is used ευμφατ…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
But made himself of no reputation Or "nevertheless emptied himself"; not of that fulness of grace which was laid up …
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 …
13th Century
Catholic
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 …
