The Humiliation of Christ
Philippians 2:7
But made himself of no reputation, and took on him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:


I. IN HIS INCARNATION. The Ruler of all brought to the state of a creature.

1. To the state of an inferior creature, a man, not an angel,

2. At a time when this nature was stained by sin.

3. To be scorned by men.

4. Deprived of the joys of heaven.

5. The offspring of a poor woman.

II. IN HIS LIFE.

1. Born in a stable.

2. Tempted of Satan.

3. Inured to poverty.

4. Ungratefully received by His own and by the world.

III. IN HIS DEATH — that of a malefactor.

(J. Flavel.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

WEB: but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.




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