One more consideration before we close shop on this passage. Try reading Philippians 2:6-11 and then read the last few verses of chapter three. If one asks what it means to live like the Jesus of 2:6-11 our passage is a plain speech example of what that means. Questions for Reflection and Application
Philippians 2:6-7 does not mean that Christ became anything less than He was. It does not mean that He ceased to be God because then He would have ceased to be who He was. It does mean that He submitted Himself to the power of the Holy Spirit and the will of the Father. In fact, if you go through
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.
Commentary on Philippians 2:12-18 (Read Philippians 2:12-18) We must be diligent in the use of all the means which lead to our salvation, persevering therein to the end. With great care, lest, with all our advantages, we should come short. Work out your salvation, for it is God who worketh in you. Christ's Example of Humility. 2 So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from f love, any g participation in the Spirit, any h affection and sympathy, 2 i complete my joy by being j of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from k selfish ambition or l conceit, but in m humility 1. Once again, following the course proposed by the Liturgy of Vespers with various psalms and canticles, we heard resound the amazing and essential hymn inserted by St. Paul in the Letter to the Philippians (2:6-11). In the past we already underlined that the text comprises a double movement: of descent and ascent. Php 2:6-11. In the discussion of this crux interpretum it is impossible, within our limits, to do more than give a brief outline of the chief legitimate interpretations, laying special emphasis on that which we prefer and giving our reasons. What does Philippians 2:5 mean? This verse serves to set up the poetic description of verses 6-11. The mind Paul refers to is the focus of Christ's life, which is humility. Paul clearly feels this is something the Philippian believers have, or at least have access to, as Christians. The attitude of a believer is to resemble the attitude of wv7h.
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