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<a href="/nlt/philippians/2.htm">New Living Translation</a> he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal’s death on a cross. <a href="/esv/philippians/2.htm">English Standard Version</a> And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. <a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death—even death on a cross. <a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having been found in appearance as a man He humbled Himself, having become obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. <a href="/kjv/philippians/2.htm">King James Bible</a> And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. <a href="/nkjv/philippians/2.htm">New King James Version</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. <a href="/nasb_/philippians/2.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death: death on a cross. <a href="/nasb/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1995</a> Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. <a href="/nasb77/philippians/2.htm">NASB 1977 </a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. <a href="/lsb/philippians/2.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. <a href="/amp/philippians/2.htm">Amplified Bible</a> After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross. <a href="/csb/philippians/2.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death — even to death on a cross. <a href="/hcsb/philippians/2.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death— even to death on a cross. <a href="/asv/philippians/2.htm">American Standard Version</a> and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross. <a href="/cev/philippians/2.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Christ was humble. He obeyed God and even died on a cross. <a href="/erv/philippians/2.htm">English Revised Version</a> and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross. <a href="/gwt/philippians/2.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> He humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, death on a cross. <a href="/gnt/philippians/2.htm">Good News Translation</a> He was humble and walked the path of obedience all the way to death--his death on the cross. <a href="/isv/philippians/2.htm">International Standard Version</a> and lived in all humility, death on a cross obeying. <a href="/msb/philippians/2.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to death?even death on a cross. <a href="/net/philippians/2.htm">NET Bible</a> He humbled himself, by becoming obedient to the point of death--even death on a cross! <a href="/nheb/philippians/2.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross. <a href="/wbt/philippians/2.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross. <a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross. <a href="/web/philippians/2.htm">World English Bible</a> And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to the point of death, yes, the death of the cross. <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/philippians/2.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and having been found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself, having become obedient to death—even death of a cross, <a href="/blb/philippians/2.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And having been found in appearance as a man He humbled Himself, having become obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. <a href="/ylt/philippians/2.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and in fashion having been found as a man, he humbled himself, having become obedient unto death -- death even of a cross, <a href="/slt/philippians/2.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, being obedient until death, and the death of the cross.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/philippians/2.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> He humbled himself, becoming obedient unto death, even to the death of the cross. <a href="/cpdv/philippians/2.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> He humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, even the death of the Cross. <a href="/nabre/philippians/2.htm">New American Bible</a> he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even death on a cross. <a href="/nrsvce/philippians/2.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> he humbled himself and became obedient to the point of death— even death on a cross.<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/philippians/2.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> And, being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/philippians/2.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> And he humbled himself and was obedient unto death, even the death of being crucified.<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/philippians/2.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient even to death, the death, indeed, of the cross. <a href="/godbey/philippians/2.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> he humbled himself, being obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross. <a href="/haweis/philippians/2.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> and found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross. <a href="/mace/philippians/2.htm">Mace New Testament</a> and his whole exterior showing nothing more than a meer man, he abased himself, and carried his submission so far as to die, even the death of the cross. <a href="/wey/philippians/2.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross. <a href="/worrell/philippians/2.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> and, being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. <a href="/worsley/philippians/2.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> and being in the human state, He humbled himself, and was obedient even unto death, and that the death of the cross. <a href="/parallel/philippians/2-8.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/mXomUhcrPbg?start=326" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/philippians/2.htm">The Attitude of Christ</a> …7but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness. 8<a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">And</a> <a href="/greek/2147.htm" title="2147: heuretheis (V-APP-NMS) -- A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find.">being found</a> <a href="/greek/4976.htm" title="4976: schēmati (N-DNS) -- Fashion, habit, form, appearance. From the alternate of echo; a figure, i.e. external condition.">in appearance</a> <a href="/greek/5613.htm" title="5613: hōs (Adv) -- Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.">as</a> <a href="/greek/444.htm" title="444: anthrōpos (N-NMS) -- A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.">a man,</a> <a href="/greek/5013.htm" title="5013: etapeinōsen (V-AIA-3S) -- To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate.">He humbled</a> <a href="/greek/1438.htm" title="1438: heauton (RefPro-AM3S) -- Himself, herself, itself. ">Himself</a> <a href="/greek/1096.htm" title="1096: genomenos (V-APM-NMS) -- A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.">and became</a> <a href="/greek/5255.htm" title="5255: hypēkoos (Adj-NMS) -- Listening to, obedient, submissive. From hupakouo; attentively listening, i.e. submissive.">obedient</a> <a href="/greek/3360.htm" title="3360: mechri (Prep) -- As far as, until, even to. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death—</a> <a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">even</a> <a href="/greek/2288.htm" title="2288: thanatou (N-GMS) -- Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death.">death</a> <a href="/greek/4716.htm" title="4716: staurou (N-GMS) -- A cross. ">on a cross.</a> 9Therefore God exalted Him to the highest place and gave Him the name above all names,…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/isaiah/53-3.htm">Isaiah 53:3-7</a> He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows, acquainted with grief. Like one from whom men hide their faces, He was despised, and we esteemed Him not. / Surely He took up our infirmities and carried our sorrows; yet we considered Him stricken, struck down by God, and afflicted. / But He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed. ... <a href="/hebrews/5-8.htm">Hebrews 5:8</a> Although He was a Son, He learned obedience from what He suffered. <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39</a> Going a little farther, He fell facedown and prayed, “My Father, if it is possible, let this cup pass from Me. Yet not as I will, but as You will.” <a href="/romans/5-19.htm">Romans 5:19</a> For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous. <a href="/john/10-17.htm">John 10:17-18</a> The reason the Father loves Me is that I lay down My life in order to take it up again. / No one takes it from Me, but I lay it down of My own accord. I have authority to lay it down and authority to take it up again. This charge I have received from My Father.” <a href="/1_peter/2-21.htm">1 Peter 2:21-24</a> For to this you were called, because Christ also suffered for you, leaving you an example, that you should follow in His footsteps: / “He committed no sin, and no deceit was found in His mouth.” / When they heaped abuse on Him, He did not retaliate; when He suffered, He made no threats, but entrusted Himself to Him who judges justly. ... <a href="/hebrews/12-2.htm">Hebrews 12:2</a> Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/matthew/27-50.htm">Matthew 27:50</a> When Jesus had cried out again in a loud voice, He yielded up His spirit. <a href="/mark/15-37.htm">Mark 15:37</a> But Jesus let out a loud cry and breathed His last. <a href="/luke/23-46.htm">Luke 23:46</a> Then Jesus called out in a loud voice, “Father, into Your hands I commit My Spirit.” And when He had said this, He breathed His last. <a href="/john/19-30.htm">John 19:30</a> When Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished.” And bowing His head, He yielded up His spirit. <a href="/2_corinthians/8-9.htm">2 Corinthians 8:9</a> For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that you through His poverty might become rich. <a href="/galatians/3-13.htm">Galatians 3:13</a> Christ redeemed us from the curse of the law by becoming a curse for us. For it is written: “Cursed is everyone who is hung on a tree.” <a href="/1_john/3-16.htm">1 John 3:16</a> By this we know what love is: Jesus laid down His life for us, and we ought to lay down our lives for our brothers. <a href="/isaiah/50-6.htm">Isaiah 50:6</a> I offered My back to those who struck Me, and My cheeks to those who tore out My beard. I did not hide My face from scorn and spittle.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross.in.<a href="/matthew/17-2.htm">Matthew 17:2</a> And was transfigured before them: and his face did shine as the sun, and his raiment was white as the light.<a href="/mark/9-2.htm">Mark 9:2,3</a> And after six days Jesus taketh with him Peter, and James, and John, and leadeth them up into an high mountain apart by themselves: and he was transfigured before them… <a href="/luke/9-29.htm">Luke 9:29</a> And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.he.<a href="/proverbs/15-33.htm">Proverbs 15:33</a> The fear of the LORD is the instruction of wisdom; and before honour is humility.<a href="/acts/8-33.htm">Acts 8:33</a> In his humiliation his judgment was taken away: and who shall declare his generation? for his life is taken from the earth.<a href="/hebrews/5-5.htm">Hebrews 5:5-7</a> So also Christ glorified not himself to be made an high priest; but he that said unto him, Thou art my Son, to day have I begotten thee… and became.<a href="/psalms/40-6.htm">Psalm 40:6-8</a> Sacrifice and offering thou didst not desire; mine ears hast thou opened: burnt offering and sin offering hast thou not required… <a href="/isaiah/50-5.htm">Isaiah 50:5,6</a> The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back… <a href="/matthew/26-39.htm">Matthew 26:39,42</a> And he went a little further, and fell on his face, and prayed, saying, O my Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me: nevertheless not as I will, but as thou wilt… the death.<a href="/deuteronomy/21-23.htm">Deuteronomy 21:23</a> His body shall not remain all night upon the tree, but thou shalt in any wise bury him that day; (for he that is hanged is accursed of God;) that thy land be not defiled, which the LORD thy God giveth thee for an inheritance.<a href="/psalms/22-16.htm">Psalm 22:16</a> For dogs have compassed me: the assembly of the wicked have inclosed me: they pierced my hands and my feet.<a href="/john/10-18.htm">John 10:18</a> No man taketh it from me, but I lay it down of myself. I have power to lay it down, and I have power to take it again. This commandment have I received of my Father.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/2_corinthians/10-7.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/ephesians/2-16.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Death</a> <a href="/philippians/1-21.htm">Die</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/11-15.htm">Fashion</a> <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Form</a> <a href="/ephesians/5-9.htm">Found</a> <a href="/philippians/2-7.htm">Human</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/12-21.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/luke/14-10.htm">Lowest</a> <a href="/ephesians/6-5.htm">Obedient</a> <a href="/2_corinthians/9-6.htm">Point</a> <a href="/galatians/2-9.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/john/20-11.htm">Stooped</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/colossians/2-23.htm">Appearance</a> <a href="/philippians/3-18.htm">Cross</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Death</a> <a href="/philippians/3-10.htm">Die</a> <a href="/philippians/3-21.htm">Fashion</a> <a href="/colossians/2-9.htm">Form</a> <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Found</a> <a href="/colossians/1-22.htm">Human</a> <a href="/philippians/4-12.htm">Humbled</a> <a href="/genesis/9-25.htm">Lowest</a> <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">Obedient</a> <a href="/philippians/2-27.htm">Point</a> <a href="/genesis/37-33.htm">Recognized</a> <a href="/genesis/24-26.htm">Stooped</a><div class="vheading2">Philippians 2</div>1. <a href="/philippians/2-1.htm">Paul exhorts them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ's humility;</a> 12. <a href="/philippians/2-12.htm">to a careful proceeding in the way of salvation, that they be as lights to a wicked world,</a> 16. <a href="/philippians/2-16.htm">and comforts to him their apostle, who is now ready to be offered up to God.</a> 19. <a href="/philippians/2-19.htm">He hopes to send Timothy to them, and Epaphroditus also.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/2.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/philippians/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/philippians/2.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>And being found in appearance as a man This phrase emphasizes the incarnation of Jesus Christ, highlighting His full humanity. The term "appearance" suggests that while Jesus was fully human, He was also fully divine, a mystery central to Christian theology. This aligns with <a href="/john/1-14.htm">John 1:14</a>, where the Word became flesh. The historical context of the Greco-Roman world often viewed gods as distant, making the concept of a deity taking human form revolutionary. This also fulfills Old Testament prophecies like <a href="/isaiah/7-14.htm">Isaiah 7:14</a>, which foretold the coming of Immanuel, "God with us."He humbled Himself This phrase reflects the voluntary nature of Christ's humility. Unlike earthly kings who seek power, Jesus chose the path of humility, aligning with the servant songs in Isaiah, particularly <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which describes the suffering servant. This humility is countercultural, especially in a Roman society that valued honor and status. Jesus' actions serve as a model for believers, as seen in <a href="/matthew/20-28.htm">Matthew 20:28</a>, where He came not to be served but to serve.and became obedient to death Here, the focus is on Christ's obedience to the Father's will, even unto death. This obedience is a fulfillment of the law and the prophets, as seen in <a href="/psalms/40-7.htm">Psalm 40:7-8</a>, where the Messiah delights to do God's will. The historical context of Roman rule, where crucifixion was a common form of execution for criminals, underscores the depth of His obedience. This obedience contrasts with Adam's disobedience in Genesis, making Jesus the second Adam who brings life (<a href="/romans/5-19.htm">Romans 5:19</a>).even death on a cross Crucifixion was a brutal and shameful form of execution reserved for the worst criminals. The cross, a symbol of curse (<a href="/deuteronomy/21-23.htm">Deuteronomy 21:23</a>), becomes a symbol of salvation through Christ's sacrifice. This act fulfills prophecies such as <a href="/psalms/22.htm">Psalm 22</a> and <a href="/isaiah/53.htm">Isaiah 53</a>, which describe the suffering and rejection of the Messiah. Theologically, this demonstrates the extent of God's love and the seriousness of sin, as Jesus bore the wrath of God in our place. The cross is central to the Christian faith, as Paul states in <a href="/1_corinthians/1-18.htm">1 Corinthians 1:18</a>, where the message of the cross is the power of God to those being saved.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The central figure of this verse, who exemplifies ultimate humility and obedience. 2. <a href="/topical/p/paul_the_apostle.htm">Paul the Apostle</a> The author of the letter to the Philippians, who writes to encourage and instruct the church in Philippi. 3. <a href="/topical/p/philippi.htm">Philippi</a> A city in Macedonia where the church to whom Paul is writing is located. 4. <a href="/topical/t/the_cross.htm">The Cross</a> The method of execution that Jesus submitted to, symbolizing the ultimate sacrifice and humility. 5. <a href="/topical/r/roman_empire.htm">Roman Empire</a> The ruling authority during the time of Jesus' crucifixion, known for using crucifixion as a form of capital punishment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_humility_of_christ.htm">The Humility of Christ</a> Jesus' willingness to become human and die on the cross is the ultimate example of humility. Believers are called to emulate this humility in their own lives. <a href="/topical/o/obedience_to_god's_will.htm">Obedience to God's Will</a> Jesus' obedience, even to the point of death, challenges us to consider our own obedience to God's will, regardless of the cost. <a href="/topical/t/the_significance_of_the_cross.htm">The Significance of the Cross</a> The cross, a symbol of shame and suffering, becomes a symbol of victory and salvation through Christ's obedience. Reflect on the transformative power of the cross in your life. <a href="/topical/t/the_nature_of_true_sacrifice.htm">The Nature of True Sacrifice</a> Jesus' sacrifice was not just physical but also spiritual and emotional. Consider what true sacrifice looks like in your own walk with Christ. <a href="/topical/l/living_a_christ-centered_life.htm">Living a Christ-Centered Life</a> As followers of Christ, we are called to live lives that reflect His humility and obedience, impacting those around us with His love and grace.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_philippians_2.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Philippians 2</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_delilah_spirit.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'deny yourself'?</a> <a href="/q/what_defines_the_mind_of_christ.htm">What defines the Mind of Christ?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_monothelitism.htm">What is Monothelitism?</a> <a href="/q/what_is_kenosis_in_christianity.htm">What does kenosis mean in Christian theology?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/philippians/2.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(8) And being found . . .--This should be, And after having been found (or, recognised) in fashion as a man, He [then] humbled Himself, having become obedient even to death. "After having been found," &c., clearly refers to the manifestation of Himself to the world in all the weakness of humanity: the "outward fashion" was all that men could see; and in it they found "no form or comeliness," or "beauty, that they should desire Him" (<a href="/context/isaiah/53-2.htm" title="For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he has no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.">Isaiah 53:2-3</a>). From this St. Paul proceeds to the last act of His self-humiliation in death: "He became obedient," that is, to God's will, "even up to death." His death is not here regarded as an atonement, for in that light it could be no pattern to us; but as the completion of the obedience of His life. (See <a href="/romans/5-19.htm" title="For as by one man's disobedience many were made sinners, so by the obedience of one shall many be made righteous.">Romans 5:19</a>.) Of that life as a whole He said, "I came down from heaven, not to do My own will, but the will of Him that sent Me" (<a href="/john/6-38.htm" title="For I came down from heaven, not to do my own will, but the will of him that sent me.">John 6:38</a>); and the doing that will (see <a href="/context/hebrews/10-9.htm" title="Then said he, See, I come to do your will, O God. He takes away the first, that he may establish the second.">Hebrews 10:9-10</a>) ended in "the offering of the body of Jesus Christ once for all." In this light His death is the perfection of the suffering which, in consequence of the power of sin in the world, must be faced in doing the will of God (see <a href="/2_timothy/3-12.htm" title="Yes, and all that will live godly in Christ Jesus shall suffer persecution.">2Timothy 3:12</a>); in this light we can follow it, and even "fill up what is lacking of the sufferings of Christ" (<a href="/colossians/1-24.htm" title=" Who now rejoice in my sufferings for you, and fill up that which is behind of the afflictions of Christ in my flesh for his body's sake, which is the church:">Colossians 1:24</a>). . . . <div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/philippians/2.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 8. - And being found in fashion as a man. He humbled himself in the Incarnation; but this was not all. The apostle has hitherto spoken of our Lord's Godhead which he had from the beginning, and of his assumption of our human nature. He now speaks of him as he appeared in the sight of men. The aorist participle, "being found (εὑρεθείς)," refers to the time of his earthly life when he appeared as a man among men. Fashion (σχῆμα), as opposed to form (μορφή), implies the outward and transitory. In outward appearance he was as a man; he was more, for he was God. He humbled himself, and became obedient unto death; translate, as R.V., obedient. The participle implies that the supreme act of self-humiliation consisted in the Lord's voluntary submission to death. the obedience of his perfect life extended even unto death. "He taketh away [literally, 'beareth,' αἴρει] the sin of the world;" "The wages of sin is death;" therefore he suffered death for the sin which, himself sinless, he vouchsafed to bear. Here we may remark in passing that this connection of death with sin must have made death all the more awful to our sinless Lord. Even the death of the cross. No ordinary death, but of all forms of death the most torturing, the most full of shame - a death reserved by the Romans for slaves, a death accursed in the eyes of the Jews (<a href="/deuteronomy/21-23.htm">Deuteronomy 21:23</a>). <a href="/commentaries/philippians/2-8.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>And καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. being found εὑρεθεὶς (heuretheis) Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2147.htm">Strong's 2147: </a> A prolonged form of a primary heuro, which heureo is used for it in all the tenses except the present and imperfect to find. in appearance σχήματι (schēmati) Noun - Dative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4976.htm">Strong's 4976: </a> Fashion, habit, form, appearance. From the alternate of echo; a figure, i.e. external condition. as ὡς (hōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_5613.htm">Strong's 5613: </a> Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner. a man, ἄνθρωπος (anthrōpos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_444.htm">Strong's 444: </a> A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being. He humbled ἐταπείνωσεν (etapeinōsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5013.htm">Strong's 5013: </a> To make or bring low, humble, humiliate; pass: To be humbled. From tapeinos; to depress; figuratively, to humiliate. Himself ἑαυτὸν (heauton) Reflexive Pronoun - Accusative Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1438.htm">Strong's 1438: </a> Himself, herself, itself. [and] became γενόμενος (genomenos) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1096.htm">Strong's 1096: </a> A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude. obedient ὑπήκοος (hypēkoos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5255.htm">Strong's 5255: </a> Listening to, obedient, submissive. From hupakouo; attentively listening, i.e. submissive. to μέχρι (mechri) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_3360.htm">Strong's 3360: </a> As far as, until, even to. death— θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. even δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. death θανάτου (thanatou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2288.htm">Strong's 2288: </a> Death, physical or spiritual. From thnesko; death. on [a] cross. σταυροῦ (staurou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_4716.htm">Strong's 4716: </a> A cross. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/philippians/2-8.htm">Philippians 2:8 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/philippians/2-8.htm">NT Letters: Philippians 2:8 And being found in human form he (Philipp. Phil. 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