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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