Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Philippians 2:7 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Philippians 2:7 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Philippians chapter 2 verse 7 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”
Philippians 2:7 (KJV)
Commentary on Philippians 2:7
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men (ἀλλὰ ἑαυτὸν ἐκένωσεν μορφὴν δούλου λαβών, ἐν ὁμοιώματι ἀνθρώπων γενόμενος, alla heauton ekenōsen morphēn doulou labōn, en homoiōmati anthrōpōn genomenos)—Heauton ekenōsen ("he emptied himself")—the verb kenoō ("to empty, make void") gives us kenosis theology. What did Christ empty? Not deity (impossible) but divine prerogatives, glory's visible manifestation, independent exercise of attributes. He veiled glory, accepted limitations, embraced vulnerability.Morphēn doulou labōn ("taki...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Philippians 2:7
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“that”
“but to serve”
“and lived among us. We saw his glory”
“in that it was weak through the flesh”
“and as a root out of dry ground. He has no form nor comeliness. When we see him”
“God sent out his Son”
“as it is written”
“but one who has been in all points tempted like we are”
“shall be bondservant of all.”
“he will see the light{So read the Dead Sea Scrolls and Septuagint. Masoretic Text omits the light.} and be satisfied. My righteous servant will justify many by the knowledge of himself; and he will bear their iniquities.”