Philippians 2:8-11

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:1-13

Philippians 2:1-13If there be therefore any consolation in Christ Christian unityI.The doctrine of Christian unity.1. This unity is inward and consists of harmonious spiritual feeling.(1) It can only subsist among Christians.(2) At the same time it is possible and also common for those who in the main are brethren to fail grievously.(3) This unity is specifically--(a) Agreement of view.(b) Accord in purpose.(c) Mutual love.2. It is also outward and visible.(1) Wherever there is true inward... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:5-11

Philippians 2:5-11Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus--Observe I. The picture. Majesty--condescension--suffering.II. The lesson. Humility--love--self-sacrifice. (J. Lyth, D. D.)Lessons taught by the humiliation and exaltation of ChristThe apostle was exhorting the Philippians to imitate the humility and disinterestedness of the Saviour. But there could have been no force in the example if Jesus Christ had not been God.I. A brief illustration of this impressive description of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:6-10

Philippians 2:6-10Who being in the form of God.The three estatesThe apostle evidently points out the three different conditions of Christ. His state of--1. Dignity.2. Humility.3. Glory.These three are essential to the argument, for take away any of them and the example he proposes is lost.I. If you remove the state of Christ’s natural dignity the second state will no longer be that of humiliation, nor Christ any longer an example of humility.II. It is implied that He was in possession of... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:9

Philippians 2:9God hath … given Him a name which is above every name The name of JesusAs it appears--I.On the page of history.1. Its origin.2. Import.3. Associations.4. Claims.II. In the estimate of man.1. Despised and hated.2. Admired and wondered at.3. Beloved and reverenced.III. In the purpose of God: triumphant, worshipped by all in heaven, on earth, under the earth. (J. Lyth, D. D.)The name Jesus means Saviour (Matthew 1:21).I. There is something to be saved from: sin.1. From its... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:9-11

Philippians 2:9-11Wherefore God hath highly exalted Him The exaltation of ChristI.Its occasion.1. His voluntary humiliation.2. His Divine investiture.II. Its import.1. The glorification of humanity.2. Investment with supreme sovereignty.III. Its object.1. The subordination of every creature.2. To the human Mediator.IV. Its ultimate issue.1. The subjection of every foe.2. The universal acknowledgment of Christ.3. The full revelation of the glory of God. (J. Lyth, D. D.)The exaltation of ChristI.... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - Philippians 2:10-11

Philippians 2:10-11That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow Bowing at the name of JesusI.To what period does the assertion refer.1. Not the present, which would not be the fact, and besides the text is a prophecy. Many objects are now worshipped: riches, pleasure, etc.2. At the judgment, when every usurper will be dethroned, and every rebel crushed.II. The persons alluded to.1. His willing and devoted servants.2. Others will bow unwillingly.III. The consequences of this event. Jesus will... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:8

8 And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. Ver. 8. He humbled himself ] The Sun of righteousness went 10 degrees back in the dial of his Father, that he might come to us with health in his wings, that is, in his beams. Became obedient unto death ] That is, to his dying day, saith Beza. He went through many a little death all his life long, and at length underwent that cursed and painful death of the cross, his soul... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:9

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name: Ver. 9. Wherefore God also, &c. ] "Wherefore" denoteth not the cause, but the order of Christ’s exaltation, as a consequent of his sufferings, as some conceive. read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:10

10 That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of things in heaven, and things in earth, and things under the earth; Ver. 10. That at the name ] Gr. In the name. The Papists stiffly defend the ceremony of bowing at the name of Jesus, to countenance the adoration of their deified images, altars, and their host; teaching in their pulpits, that Christ himself on the cross bowed his head on the right side, to reverence his own name, which was written over it. a But name is here put for... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:11

11 And that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Ver. 11. And that every tongue ] The heathens were wont to say, Mutus sit oportet qui non laudarit Herculem. Let that tongue be tied up for ever that cries not out with David, Vivat Dominus, and with Luther, Vivat et regnet Christus, Amen. read more

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