But he made himself of [a]no reputation, and took on him the [b]form of a servant, and was made like unto men, and was found in shape as a man.

He humbled himself, and became obedient unto the death, even the death of the cross.

[c]Wherefore God hath also highly exalted him, and given him a [d]name above every name.

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Footnotes

  1. Philippians 2:7 He brought himself from all things, as it were to nothing.
  2. Philippians 2:7 By taking our manhood upon him.
  3. Philippians 2:9 He showeth the most glorious event of Christ’s submission, to teach us, that modesty is the true way to true praise and glory.
  4. Philippians 2:9 Dignity and renown, and the matter with it.

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