Philippians 2:5-11

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:11

And that every tongue should confess - Everyone should acknowledge him. On the duty and importance of confessing Christ, see the notes at Romans 10:9-10.That Jesus Christ is Lord - The word “Lord,” here, is used in its primitive and proper sense, as denoting owner, ruler, sovereign; compare the notes at Romans 14:9. The meaning is, that all should acknowledge him as the universal sovereign.To the glory of God the Father - Such a universal confession would honor God; see the notes at John 5:23,... 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

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:7

Philippians 2:7. But Or, nevertheless, as αλλα frequently signifies, and is rendered in our version, particularly Mark 14:36; Joh 11:15 ; 1 Corinthians 9:12; Galatians 4:30; 2 Timothy 1:12. This is mentioned, because the critics, who would render the last clause, he did not covet, or catch at, a likeness to, or equality with God, build much of their argument on the opposition of the two clauses, and the force of this particle αλλα ; as if the sense were, He did not affect this... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:8

Philippians 2:8. And being found in fashion as a man A common man, without any peculiar excellence or comeliness. The word σχημα , rendered fashion, includes all the particulars of a person’s outward appearance; such as his figure, air, looks, clothing, and gait. The word is also applied to things inanimate, as, (1 Corinthians 7:31,) the fashion of this world passeth away. He humbled himself To a still greater depth: for his condescension to the rank of low life among sinful mortals,... read more

Joseph Benson

Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Philippians 2:9-11

Philippians 2:9-11. Wherefore Because of his voluntary humiliation and obedience, and in reward thereof; God hath highly exalted him In that manhood in which he suffered and died. Greek, υπερυψωσε , super- exalted him, or exalted him to a dignity higher than that which he possessed before his humiliation. By becoming man, therefore, or by consenting to be united to the human nature for ever, “the Son of God lost nothing in the issue. Nor is this all; besides restoring him to the visible... 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

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:7

made Himself of no reputation = emptied Himself. Greek. kenoo. See Romans 4:14 . Of what He divested Himself is not stated, but Geo. Herbert's words, "He laid his glory by", i.e. the outward attributes of Deity, well suggest the meaning here. "It is assumed by some that when taking the form of a bondservant, He not only divested Himself of His Divine powers, but became as His fellows, and limited Himself (or was limited) to the knowledge and "mental status" of the age in which He lived. In... read more

E.W. Bullinger

E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Philippians 2:8

fashion . Greek. schema. Only here and 1 Corinthians 7:31 . The noun morphe ; Occurs thrice and is used only of the Lord; here (verses: Philippians 2:6 , Philippians 2:7 ), and Mark 16:12 , schema Occurs only here and 1 Corinthians 7:31 , as above. For their compounds see the Notes. humbled. Greek. tapeinoo. See 2 Corinthians 11:7 . and became . Literally becoming. obedient . Greek. huperkoos. See Acts 7:39 . unto = as far as, cross . That death, the shame of which made it such a... read more

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