Resources Matthew Henry's Commentary Philippians Chapter 2 Verses 1-11. Verses 1-11. The apostle proceeds in this chapter where he left off in the last, with further exhortations to Christian duties. He presses them largely to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, in conformity to the example of the Lord Jesus, the great pattern of humility 6 Though he was God,[ a] he did not think of equality with God. as something to cling to. 7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges[ b]; he took the humble position of a slave[ c] and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,[ d] 8 he humbled himself in obedience to God. and died a criminal's death on a cross. Philippians 2:6. although he was existing in God's form: The Greek expression rendered "form" —Php 2:11. the name: In the Bible, the term "name" at times stands for more than just an identifying label. (See study note on Mt 24:9.) Here "the name" that God gave Jesus stands for the authority and position that Jesus receives Philippians 2:12. Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling. ωστε. so that. conjunction. αγαπητοι. "beloveds". adjective. voc-pl-mas. The Jesus who humbled Himself to the death on a cross has been raised up, ascended into heaven, and placed at the right hand of God the Father, in the place of supremacy over all creation. 2. Every creature will bow before the exalted Lord Jesus Christ (2:10). To emphasize the universality of Christ's exaltation and lordship, Paul adds, "of Barnes' Notes. This chapter Philippians 2 is made up principally of exhortations to the performance of various Christian duties, and the exhibition of Christian virtues. The apostle first exhorts the Philippians, in the most tender manner, so to live as to give him joy, by evincing among themselves unity and concord. .

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