Philippians 2:7-8

⁷ But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: ⁸ And being found in fashion [1] as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

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Other Translations of Philippians 2:7-8

New International Version

⁷ rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very natureOr "the form" of a servant, being made in human likeness. ⁸ And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death- even death on a cross!

English Standard Version

⁷ but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant,Greek bondservant being born in the likeness of men. ⁸ And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

The Message

⁷ Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human! ⁸ Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn't claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death - and the worst kind of death at that: a crucifixion.

New King James Version

⁷ but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. ⁸ And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

New Living Translation

⁷ Instead, he gave up his divine privileges ; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form, ⁸ he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 2:7-8

Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11

(Read Philippians 2:5-11)

The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. We must resemble him in his life, if we would have the benefit of his death. Notice the two natures of Christ; his Divine nature, and human nature. Who being in the form of God, partaking the Divine nature, as the eternal and only-begotten Son of God, John 5:23. Here we see such motives to self-denying love as nothing else can supply. Do we thus love and obey the Son of God?