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:

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Other Translations for Philippians 2:7

BSB

but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

AKJV

But made himself of no reputation, and took on him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

CPDV

Instead, he emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men, and accepting the state of a man.

ERV

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

NHEB

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.

SMT

But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, born in the likeness of men:

Word Study (Strong’s) for Philippians 2:7

ButG235Conjunction madeG2758Verb himselfG1438ofnoreputationG2758VerbandtookuponhimG2983VerbtheformG3444Noun FeminineofaservantG1401NounandwasmadeG1096Verb inG1722PrepositionthelikenessG3667Noun NeuterofmenG444Noun Masculine

Commentary for Philippians 2:7

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Philippians 2:7

Summary

Christ emptied himself taking servant form

Event

Christ's self-emptying

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD