Philippians 2:7-8

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Instead He emptied Himself^(A)
by assuming the form of a slave,^(B)
taking on the likeness of men.^(C)
And when He had come as a man
in His external form,

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He humbled Himself by becoming obedient
to the point of death—
even to death on a cross.^(D)

Cross references:

A. Philippians 2:7: Mark 9:12; 2 Corinthians 8:9; 2 Corinthians 13:4

B. Philippians 2:7: Isaiah 42:1; Isaiah 53:12; Matthew 20:28; Mark 10:45

C. Philippians 2:7: John 1:14; Romans 8:3; Hebrews 2:17

D. Philippians 2:8: Luke 23:26; Philippians 3:10