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Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:5-11

5-11 The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. We must resemble him in his life, if we would have the benefit of his death. Notice the two natures of Christ; his Divine nature, and human nature. Who being in the form of God, partaking the Divine nature, as the eternal and only-begotten Son of God, John 1:1, had not thought it a robbery to be equal with God, and to receive Divine worship from men. His human nature; herein he became like us in all things except sin. Thus low, of his... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Philippians 2:1-99

Philippians 2 THE OPENING VERSE of chapter 2 appears to be an allusion to the supplies from the Philippians which had reached Paul by the hand of Epaphroditus. These gifts had been to him a very refreshing expression of the love and compassion that marked them, and of the true fellowship of the Spirit that existed between himself and them. As a result his heart had been filled with consolation and comfort in the midst of his afflictions. Whilst recognizing however, the immediate application of... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Philippians 2:5-8

The Example of Christ's Humility. Php_2:5-11 Christ's state of humiliation and its lesson: v. 5. Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, v. 6. who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God, v. 7. but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men; v. 8. and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled Himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. His... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Philippians 2:1-11

(2) Christ’s Example on the Way through Humiliation to Exaltation (Philippians 2:1-11)After earnestly and eloquently entreating them to stand together in harmony (Philippians 2:1-4), he holds up to view the person of the Redeemer (Philippians 2:5-6), His state of Humiliation (Philippians 2:7-8), and His state of exaltation (Philippians 2:9-11)1If there be therefore any consolation [exhortation] in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any1 bowels and mercies... read more

Alexander MacLaren

Alexander MacLaren's Expositions of Holy Scripture - Philippians 2:5-8

Philippians THE DESCENT OF THE WORD Php_2:5-8 R.V.. The purpose of the Apostle in this great passage must ever be kept clearly in view. Our Lord’s example is set forth as the pattern of that unselfish disregard of one’s own things, and devotion to the things of others, which has just been urged on the Philippians, and the mind which was in Him is presented as the model on which they are to fashion their minds. This purpose in some measure explains some of the peculiarities of the language... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11

Following His Example of Self-Surrender Philippians 2:1-11 In all Scripture-indeed, in all literature-there is no passage which combines such extraordinary extremes as this. The Apostle opens the golden compasses of his faith, placing one jeweled point on the throne of divine glory and the other at the edge of the pit, where the Cross stood; and then he asks us to measure the vast descent of the Son of God as He came down to help us. Mark the seven steps: He was in the form of God, that is,... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Philippians 2:1-30

The apostle now urged those to whom he wrote to fill his joy to the full. In order to do this he indicated two causative facts which suggested two resulting experiences, and then referred to conduct issuing therefrom. The facts are "exhortation in Christ" and "fellowship in the Spirit." When these are realized and submitted to they create that frame of mind which issues in such manner of life as is for the progress of the Gospel In a stupendous and stately passage the mind of Christ is... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Philippians 2:1-30

How Christians Should Live Philippians 2:1-30 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We were told that when Minister Wu, of China, was addressing an American audience in Washington, D. C., upon comparative religions, he said that the difference between Christianity and Confucianism lay in the two ideals. The ideals of Confucianism consisted of ethics which were possible of human attainment, whereas the ethics of Christ were beyond the reach of mankind. He illustrated the ethics of Christ, by a partial reading of... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Philippians 2:5

CHRISTIAN HUMILITY‘Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus.’ Php_2:5 What is the humility for which the Christian must strive? If the Bible seems to give an uncertain answer, remember there is a great distinction between the teaching of the Old Testament and that of the New. I. The great distinction.—In the Old Testament, for the Jew humility meant a feeling towards God only; towards a man who was rich or powerful he would bow down, but he felt no regard for him. Even those... read more

Peter Pett

Peter Pett's Commentary on the Bible - Philippians 2:1-15

The Call To Unity And Love In The Way That Had Been Exemplified By Jesus Christ Himself And Which God Will Work Within Them As They Give Attention To Experiencing Their Salvation To The Full (Philippians 2:1-15 ). Along with the call to live worthily of Christ, this call to unity and love now presented pervades the whole letter (Philippians 1:9-10; Philippians 1:27; Philippians 2:1-4; Philippians 2:14; Philippians 4:2-3), although without dominating it. As with Jesus Himself in His final... read more