Philippians 2:5-6

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus - The object of this reference to the example of the Saviour is particularly to enforce the duty of humility. This was the highest example which could be furnished, 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,... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:6

Who, being in the form of God - There is scarcely any passage in the New Testament which has given rise to more discussion than this. The importance of the passage on the question of the divinity of the Saviour will be perceived at once, and no small part of the point of the appeal by the apostle depends, as will be seen, in the fact that Paul regarded the Redeemer as equal with God. If he was truly divine, then his consenting to become a man was the most remarkable of all possible acts of... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:5-6

Philippians 2:5-6. Let this mind The same humble, condescending, benevolent, disinterested, self-denying disposition; be in you which was also in Christ Jesus The original expression, τουτο φρονεισθω εν υμιν ο και εν Χριστω Ιησου , is, literally, Be ye minded, or disposed, as Jesus was. The word includes both the mind and heart, the understanding, will, and affections. Let your judgment and estimation of things, your choice, desire, intention, determination, and subsequent practice,... read more

Donald C. Fleming

Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

Christ’s example of humility (2:1-11)Paul gives four reasons why Christians should have greater unity between them: the encouragement given them by Christ; the power of Christ’s love working in them; the common sharing they have in the same Spirit; and the sympathetic kindness that God’s children should show to each other. Although the Philippians bring Paul much joy, that joy will not be complete till there is genuine unity among them (2:1-2). They are not to be concerned solely with their own... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:5

Let , &c. Literally Mind, or think, this. Greek. phroneo, as in Philippians 2:2 . you = yourselves, i, e, your hearts. also, &c. = in Christ Jesus also. Christ Jesus . App-98 . read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:6

being = subsisting, or being essentially. Greek. huparcho. See Luke 9:48 form = the essential form, including all the qualities which can be made visible to the eye. Greek. morphe. Only here, Philippians 2:7 , and Mark 16:12 . God. App-98 . thought = reckoned. Some word as "esteem", Philippians 2:3 . not . App-105 . robbery = an act of robbery, or usurpation. to be equal = the being on an equality. read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:5

Have this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.As Wesley said, "From this verse to Philippians 2:11, Paul presents the great renunciation of Christ as the supreme example of the unselfishness to which he has exhorted the Philippians in Philippians 2:4."[9]Have this mind in you ... This is one of eight Scriptural expressions describing the redeemed in Christ. For a full list and discussion of these, see under Galatians 5:23, this volume.Which was also in Christ Jesus ... The proper verb... read more

James Burton Coffman

Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Philippians 2:6

Who existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped.THE SO-CALLED HYMNMany scholars insist that "Paul here quotes a previously composed hymn";[12] but outside the attractiveness of plausible imagination, there is no hard evidence of any kind to commend such a view. It is true, of course, that the passage is composed of balanced phrases having a kind of rhythm and that they could have been sung; but what does that prove? Matthew's entire narrative... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 2:5

Philippians 2:5. Let this mind be in you,— For the same temper of mind ought to be in you which was in Christ Jesus. Heylin. To support his doctrine, and to enforce obedience to it, the Apostle sets before the Philippians the example of Christ, and in livelycolours represents his great humility: he shews them how much he descended below himself for their sakes; how infinitely great he was, and how truly low he made himself; bynature, how much higher than the highest; by choice, how much lower... read more

Thomas Coke

Thomas Coke Commentary on the Holy Bible - Philippians 2:6

Philippians 2:6. Who, being in the form of God, &c.— "Who, being possessed of the divine nature, and of all its essential perfections, as the Son of God, and as the brightness of the Father's glory, and express image of his person (Hebrews 1:3.); and so really, and in the strictest sense, God, in the true and proper form of Deity, did not count it an usurpation, injury, or wrong, or any act of rapine in him, to claim an equality of nature with God the Father; he and the Father being... read more

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