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Amplified
After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
New American Standard Bible
Being found in appearance as a man,
King James Version
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Holman Bible
to the point of death—
even to death on a cross.
International Standard Version
and lived in all humility, death on a cross obeying.
A Conservative Version
And having been found in a form like a man, he lowered himself, having become obedient until death, even of death from a cross.
American Standard Version
and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
An Understandable Version
He humbled Himself [by] becoming obedient [to God] to the point of death, even death on a cross.
Anderson New Testament
and being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient even to death, the death, indeed, of the cross.
Bible in Basic English
And being seen in form as a man, he took the lowest place, and let himself be put to death, even the death of the cross.
Common New Testament
And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself and became obedient to deatheven death on a cross.
Daniel Mace New Testament
and his whole exterior showing nothing more than a meer man, he abased himself, and carried his submission so far as to die, even the death of the cross.
Darby Translation
and having been found in figure as a man, humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, and that the death of the cross.
Godbey New Testament
he humbled himself, being obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Goodspeed New Testament
When he had assumed human form, he still further humbled himself and carried his obedience so far as to die, and to die upon the cross.
John Wesley New Testament
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient even unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
Julia Smith Translation
And found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, being obedient until death, and the death of the cross.
King James 2000
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Lexham Expanded Bible
he humbled himself [by] becoming obedient to the point of death, that is, death on a cross.
Modern King James verseion
And being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
He humbled himself and became obedient unto the death, even the death of the cross.
Moffatt New Testament
and appearing in human form, he humbly stooped in his obedience even to die, and to die upon the cross.
Montgomery New Testament
More than this, after he had shone himself in human form, he humbled himself in his obedience even to death; yes, and to death on a cross.
NET Bible
He humbled himself, by becoming obedient to the point of death -- even death on a cross!
New Heart English Bible
And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
Noyes New Testament
and in what appertained to him appearing as a man, he humbled himself, and was obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Sawyer New Testament
and being found in form like a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient even till death, and the death of the cross.
The Emphasized Bible
And, in fashion, being found, as a man, humbled himself, becoming obedient as far as death, yea, death upon a cross.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
and found in fashion as man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, even to the death of the cross.
Twentieth Century New Testament
He appeared among us as a man, and still further humbled himself by submitting even to death--to death on a cross!
Webster
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient to death, even the death of the cross.
Weymouth New Testament
And being recognized as truly human, He humbled Himself and even stooped to die; yes, to die on a cross.
Williams New Testament
Because He was recognized as a man, in reality as well as in outward form, He finally humiliated Himself in obedience so as to die, even to die on a cross.
World English Bible
And being found in human form, he humbled himself, becoming obedient to death, yes, the death of the cross.
Worrell New Testament
and, being found in fashion as a man, He humbled Himself, becoming obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
Worsley New Testament
and being in the human state, He humbled himself, and was obedient even unto death, and that the death of the cross.
Youngs Literal Translation
and in fashion having been found as a man, he humbled himself, having become obedient unto death -- death even of a cross,
Themes
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Christ » Humility of » General references to
Christ » Humanity of Christ » General references to
Christ » Humanity of » General references to
Consecration » Examples of personal
Cross » The instrument of death
The death of Christ » Mode of » Exhibited his humility
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
the Human nature of Christ » Was like our own in all things except sin
Humility of Christ » General references to
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility » Of Christ » General references to
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Jesus Christ » Death of, voluntary
Man » Christ » Was found in fashion as
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of Christ
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
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Word Count of 37 Translations in Philippians 2:8
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Verse Info
Context Readings
Christ's Humiliation And Exaltation
7 but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man]. 8 After He was found in [terms of His] outward appearance as a man [for a divinely-appointed time], He humbled Himself [still further] by becoming obedient [to the Father] to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 For this reason also [because He obeyed and so completely humbled Himself], God has highly exalted Him and bestowed on Him the name which is above every name,
Phrases
Cross References
Hebrews 12:2
[looking away from all that will distract us and] focusing our eyes on Jesus, who is the Author and Perfecter of faith [the first incentive for our belief and the One who brings our faith to maturity], who for the joy [of accomplishing the goal] set before Him endured the cross,
Matthew 26:39
And after going a little farther, He fell face down and prayed, saying,
John 10:18
Deuteronomy 21:23
his body shall not hang all night on the tree, but you shall most certainly bury him on the same day (for he who is hanged is cursed by God), so that you do not defile your land which the Lord your God gives you as an inheritance.
Psalm 22:16
For [a pack of] dogs have surrounded me;
A gang of evildoers has encircled me,
They pierced my hands and my feet.
Psalm 40:6-8
Sacrifice and meal offering You do not desire, nor do You delight in them;
You have opened my ears and given me the capacity to hear [and obey Your word];
Burnt offerings and sin offerings You do not require.
Proverbs 15:33
The [reverent] fear of the Lord [that is, worshiping Him and regarding Him as truly awesome] is the instruction for wisdom [its starting point and its essence];
And before honor comes humility.
Isaiah 50:5-6
The Lord God has opened My ear,
And I have not been rebellious
Nor have I turned back.
Matthew 17:2
And His appearance changed dramatically in their presence; and His face shone [with heavenly glory, clear and bright] like the sun, and His clothing became as white as light.
Matthew 26:42
He went away a second time and prayed, saying,
Mark 9:2-3
Six days later, Jesus took with Him Peter and James and John, and led them up on a high mountain by themselves. And He was transfigured (changed in form) before them [and began to shine brightly with divine and regal glory];
Luke 9:29
As He was praying, the appearance of His face became different [actually transformed], and His clothing became white and flashing with the brilliance of lightning.
John 4:34
Jesus said to them,
John 12:28-32
[Rather, I will say,]
John 14:31
John 15:10
Acts 8:33
“In humiliation His judgment was taken away [justice was denied Him].
Who will describe His generation?
For His life is taken from the earth.”
Romans 5:19
For just as through one man’s disobedience [his failure to hear, his carelessness] the many were made sinners, so through the obedience of the one Man the many will be made righteous and acceptable to God and brought into right standing with Him.
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you are recognizing [more clearly] the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ [His astonishing kindness, His generosity, His gracious favor], that though He was rich, yet for your sake He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich (abundantly blessed).
Galatians 3:13
Christ purchased our freedom and redeemed us from the curse of the Law and its condemnation by becoming a curse for us—for it is written, “Cursed is everyone who hangs [crucified] on a tree (cross)”—
Titus 2:14
who [willingly] gave Himself [to be crucified] on our behalf to redeem us and purchase our freedom from all wickedness, and to purify for Himself a chosen and very special people to be His own possession, who are enthusiastic for doing what is good.
Hebrews 5:5-9
So too Christ did not glorify Himself so as to be made a high priest, but He [was exalted and appointed by the One] who said to Him,
Today I have begotten (fathered) You [declared Your authority and rule over the nations]”;
Hebrews 10:7-9
“Then I said, ‘Behold, I have come
To do Your will, O God—
[To fulfill] what is written of Me in the scroll of the book.’”
1 Peter 2:24
He personally carried our sins in His body on the
1 Peter 3:18
For indeed Christ died for sins once for all, the Just and Righteous for the unjust and unrighteous [the Innocent for the guilty] so that He might bring us to God, having been put to death in the flesh, but made alive in the Spirit;