What Does Philippians 2:6-11 Mean when It Says "Jesus Emptied Himself"? Philippians 2 Commentary 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
Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Philippians 2:1-11. 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 and love.
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 2:6-11 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. Philippians 2:6-8. (6) Who, although He existed in the form of God, did not regard equality with God a thing to be grasped, (7) but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. (8) Being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.