Clarke's Commentary. Verse 7. But made himself of no reputation — εαυτονεκενωσε. He emptied himself - did not appear in his glory, for he assumed the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of man. And his being made in the likeness of man, and assuming the form of a servant, was a proof that he had emptied himself - laid Christ's Humiliation and Exaltation. 2 1 If you've gotten anything at all out of following Christ, if his love has made any difference in your life, if being in a community of the Spirit means anything to you, if you have a heart, if you care - 2 then do me a favor: Agree with each other, love each other, be deep-spirited friends. 3 Don't push First, we must observe the structure of this passage. As mentioned earlier, verses 5-11 fall into two major parts: (a) the humility and humiliation of Christ (verses 5-8); and, (b) the exaltation and glorification of Christ (verses 9-11). Second, let us constantly keep in mind the monumental importance of this text. Chapter 2. Exhortations to a kind, humble spirit and behaviour. (1-4) The example of Christ. (5-11) Diligence in the affairs of salvation, and to be examples to the world. (12-18) The apostle's purpose of visiting Philippi. (19-30) Verses 1-4 Here are further exhortations to Christian duties; to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, according to the example of the Lord Jesus. Philippians 2:6-11 Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, Read verse in New International Version Clarke's Commentary. Verse Philippians 2:1. If there be therefore any consolation — The ει, if, does not express any doubt here, but on the contrary is to be considered as a strong affirmation; as there is consolation in Christ, as there is comfort of love, c.. The word παρακλησις, translated here consolation, is in other places rendered exhortation, and is by several critics Scripture: Philippians 2:6-9. David Mathis Oct 21, 2020. Sermon. And All the Earth Shall Own Him Lord Festival of Mission. Oct 24, 1982. Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11. Philippians 2:9-11. May 19, 2018. Scripture: Philippians 2:9-11. John Piper May 19, 2018. Look at the Book. You Will Bow Before Him Philippians 2:9-11. Philippians. Philippi was a chief city of the western part of Macedonia, prote tes meridos tes Makedonias polis, Acts 16:12. It took its name from Philip, the famous king of Macedon, who repaired and beautified it, and it was afterwards made a Roman colony. Near this place were the Campi Philippici, remarkable for the famous battles between Reading II: Philippians 2:6-11. The second reading from Paul's Letter to the Philippians is a quotation from an early Christian hymn that proclaims the meaning of Jesus' death and resurrection. Even though Jesus was God, he obediently accepted the humiliation of the cross, and God raised him in glory. Paul's challenge is to make Jesus What does Philippians 2:6 mean? Read commentary on this popular Bible verse and understand the real meaning behind God's Word using John Gill's Exposition of the Bible. H3XjW.