Philippians 2:5-6

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:5

5. The oldest manuscripts read, "Have this mind in you," &c. He does not put forward himself (see on Philippians 2:4, and Philippians 2:4- :) as an example, but Christ, THE ONE pre-eminently who sought not His own, but "humbled Himself" (Philippians 2:8), first in taking on Him our nature, secondly, in humbling Himself further in that nature (Romans 15:3). read more

Robert Jamieson; A. R. Fausset; David Brown

Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:6

6. Translate, "Who subsisting (or existing, namely, originally: the Greek is not the simple substantive verb, 'to be') in the form of God (the divine essence is not meant: but the external self-manifesting characteristics of God, the form shining forth from His glorious essence). The divine nature had infinite BEAUTY in itself, even without any creature contemplating that beauty: that beauty was 'the form of God'; as 'the form of a servant' ( :-), which is in contrasted opposition to it, takes... read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 2:5

Paul introduced an illustration of what he meant, namely, the example of Jesus Christ. He wanted his readers to remember that the very qualities he had been advocating were observable in the Lord Jesus. This verse introduces one of the great Christological passages in the New Testament (Philippians 2:5-11).". . . the secret of Christian joy is found in the way the believer thinks-his attitudes." [Note: Wiersbe, Be Joyful, p. 9.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 2:5-11

The example of Christ 2:5-11This paragraph is the most important one in the epistle and the most difficult to interpret."By anyone’s reckoning, Philippians 2:6-11 constitutes the single most significant block of material in Philippians." [Note: Ibid., p. 39.] read more

Thomas Constable

Expository Notes of Dr. Thomas Constable - Philippians 2:6

This verse begins a section of exalted prose that continues through Philippians 2:11. Many commentators, however, took this section as an early Christian hymn, but Fee’s rebuttal of this view is convincing. [Note: See Gordon D. Fee, "Philippians 2:5-11: Hymn or Exalted Pauline Prose?" Bulletin for Biblical Research 2 (1992):29-46; and idem, Paul’s Letter . . ., pp. 40-43. See Carson and Moo, pp. 499-503, for discussion of the controversy.] The parallels in thought and action between these... read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Philippians 2:5

2:5 you (l-7) Or 'be found amongst you.' read more

John Darby

Darby's Synopsis of the New Testament - Philippians 2:6

2:6 rapine (m-15) Or 'esteem it rapine.' read more

John Dummelow

John Dummelow's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:1-30

The Mutual Service of Paul and Philippian Church§ 7. Philippians 2:1-11, In view of what has just been said, therefore the Apostle entreats his readers, under all the obligations arising from past fellowship (Philippians 2:1), to make his joy complete by a thorough concord (Philippians 2:2). This will be attained through self-effacing regard for each other (Philippians 2:3-4), of which Christ is the ground and example (Philippians 2:5-8).1. St. Paul invokes four bonds of friendship: exhortation... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 2:5-8

(5-8) From a practical introduction, in the familiar exhortation to follow the example of our Lord, St. Paul passes on to what is, perhaps, the most complete and formal statement in all his Epistles of the doctrine of His “great humility.” In this he marks out, first, the Incarnation, in which, “being in the form of God, He took on Him the form of a servant,” assuming a sinless but finite humanity; and next, the Passion, which was made needful by the sins of men, and in which His human nature... read more

Charles John Ellicott

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers - Philippians 2:5-11

[4.The Doctrine of the Great Humility of Christ (Philippians 2:5-11).(1) THE VOLUNTARY HUMILIATION OF THE LORD, first in His incarnation, next in His passion (Philippians 2:5-8).(2) THE CORRESPONDING EXALTATION OF HIS HUMANITY, to bear “the Name above every name,” which all creation must adore (Philippians 2:9-11).] read more

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