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Being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
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A Deeper Humiliation
Commentators highlight a two-step process. First, Christ became human (v. 7). Then, already in human form, He actively "humbled himself" further (v. 8). His humiliation wasn't a single event but a continuous, voluntary choice to live in obedience and lowliness, setting a profound example of humility in action.
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Philippians
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18th Century
Presbyterian
And being found. That is, being such, or existing as a man, He humbled Himself.
In fashion as a man. The word translated <…
In fashion (σχηματ). Locative case of σχημα, from εχω, to have, to hold. Bengel explains μορφη by forma, ομοιωμα by simi…
19th Century
Anglican
And being found . . .—This should be, And after having been found (or, recognised) in fashion as a man, He <…
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Baptist
And became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him,
He stooped…
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
He became obedient. Even this was great humility—that from being Lord he became a servant. But he says that he went further than this. For…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And being found in fashion as a man Not that he had only the show and appearance of a man, but he was really a man; …
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 …
