Parallel Verses
New American Standard Bible
but
King James Version
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Holman Bible
by assuming the form of a slave,
taking on the likeness of men.
And when He had come as a man
in His external form,
International Standard Version
Instead, poured out in emptiness, a servant's form did he possess, a mortal man becoming. In human form he chose to be,
A Conservative Version
But he emptied himself, having taken a form of a bondman, having become in a likeness of men.
American Standard Version
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;
Amplified
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].
An Understandable Version
Instead, He gave up what He had and took on the form [i.e., the nature] of a slave, becoming like a man, [and even] His appearance was found to be like a man's.
Anderson New Testament
but he divested himself by taking the form of a servant, and being made in the likeness of men:
Bible in Basic English
But he made himself as nothing, taking the form of a servant, being made like men;
Common New Testament
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
Daniel Mace New Testament
by assuming the form of a servant: being made in the likeness of men,
Darby Translation
but emptied himself, taking a bondman's form, taking his place in the likeness of men;
Godbey New Testament
but he humbled himself, having taken the form of a servant, being in the likeness of men; and having been found in fashion like a man;
Goodspeed New Testament
but laid it aside to take on the nature of a slave and become like other men.
John Wesley New Testament
Yet emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
Julia Smith Translation
But emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, born in the likeness of men:
King James 2000
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Lexham Expanded Bible
but emptied himself [by] taking the form of a slave, [by] becoming in the likeness of people. And being found in appearance like a man,
Modern King James verseion
but made Himself of no reputation, and took upon Himself the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
Nevertheless, he made himself of no reputation, and took on him the shape of a servant, and became like unto men, and was found in his apparel as a man.
Moffatt New Testament
but emptied himself by taking the nature of a servant; born in human guise
Montgomery New Testament
but emptied himself of his glory by taking the form of a slave, when he was born in the likeness of men.
NET Bible
but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.
New Heart English Bible
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
Noyes New Testament
but made himself of no consideration, taking the form of a servant, and becoming like men;
Sawyer New Testament
but he abased himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of man,
The Emphasized Bible
But, himself, emptied, taking, a servant's form, coming to be, in men's likeness;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
but emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, made after the similitude of mortal men;
Twentieth Century New Testament
But impoverished himself by taking the nature of a servant and becoming like men;
Webster
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
Weymouth New Testament
Nay, He stripped Himself of His glory, and took on Him the nature of a bondservant by becoming a man like other men.
Williams New Testament
but He laid it aside as He took on the nature of a slave and became like other men.
World English Bible
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
Worrell New Testament
but emptied Himself, taking a slave's form, coming to be in the likeness of men;
Worsley New Testament
Yet He emptied himself, assuming the form of a servant, when made in the likeness of men:
Youngs Literal Translation
but did empty himself, the form of a servant having taken, in the likeness of men having been made,
Themes
Christ » He had the common experiences of humanity » Humiliation of
Exaltation » God the father exalting jesus Christ
Christ, our example » Conformity to, required in » Humility
the Human nature of Christ » Was like our own in all things except sin
Humbleness » Jesus Christ humbling himself
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Becoming a servant
Humility of Christ » Exhibited in his » Taking our nature
Humility of Christ » Saints should imitate
Jesus Christ » Preexistence of
Man » Christ » Made in the image of
Meekness » Jesus Christ being meek
Obedience » Jesus Christ being obedient
Obedience to God » Christ, an example of
Sacrifices » Illustrative of » Martyrdom
Self-denial » Christ set an example of
Servants » Christ condescended to the office of
Servants » Bond, illustrative » Of Christ
Servants » Jesus Christ taking the form of a servant
Sufferings of Christ » Endured humiliation
religious Work » Helpful various forms of, to which men are called » Christ's example of
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Context Readings
Christ's Humiliation And Exaltation
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who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
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Cross References
Matthew 20:28
even as the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
John 1:14
And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.
Isaiah 42:1
Behold my servant, whom I uphold, my chosen, in whom my soul delights; I have put my Spirit upon him; he will bring forth justice to the nations.
Romans 8:3
For God has done what the law, weakened by the flesh, could not do. By sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh and for sin, he condemned sin in the flesh,
2 Corinthians 8:9
For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.
Galatians 4:4
But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law,
Isaiah 49:6-7
he says: "It is too light a thing that you should be my servant to raise up the tribes of Jacob and to bring back the preserved of Israel; I will make you as a light for the nations, that my salvation may reach to the end of the earth."
Isaiah 50:5-6
The Lord GOD has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious; I turned not backward.
Isaiah 52:13-14
Behold, my servant shall act wisely; he shall be high and lifted up, and shall be exalted.
Isaiah 53:2-3
For he grew up before him like a young plant, and like a root out of dry ground; he had no form or majesty that we should look at him, and no beauty that we should desire him.
Isaiah 53:11
Out of the anguish of his soul he shall see and be satisfied; by his knowledge shall the righteous one, my servant, make many to be accounted righteous, and he shall bear their iniquities.
Daniel 9:26
And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off and shall have nothing. And the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. Its end shall come with a flood, and to the end there shall be war. Desolations are decreed.
Zechariah 3:8
Hear now, O Joshua the high priest, you and your friends who sit before you, for they are men who are a sign: behold, I will bring my servant the Branch.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Mark 9:12
And he said to them, "Elijah does come first to restore all things. And how is it written of the Son of Man that he should suffer many things and be treated with contempt?
Romans 1:3
concerning his Son, who was descended from Davidaccording to the flesh
Isaiah 49:3
And he said to me, "You are my servant, Israel, in whom I will be glorified."
Ezekiel 34:23-24
And I will set up over them one shepherd, my servant David, and he shall feed them: he shall feed them and be their shepherd.
Matthew 12:18
"Behold, my servant whom I have chosen, my beloved with whom my soul is well pleased. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the Gentiles.
Mark 10:44-45
and whoever would be first among you must be slave of all.
Luke 22:27
For who is the greater, one who reclines at table or one who serves? Is it not the one who reclines at table? But I am among you as the one who serves.
John 13:3-14
Jesus, knowing that the Father had given all things into his hands, and that he had come from God and was going back to God,
Romans 15:3
For Christ did not please himself, but as it is written, "The reproaches of those who reproached you fell on me."
Romans 15:8
For I tell you that Christ became a servant to the circumcised to show God's truthfulness, in order to confirm the promises given to the patriarchs,
Philippians 2:6
who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,
Hebrews 2:9-18
But we see him who for a little while was made lower than the angels, namely Jesus, crowned with glory and honor because of the suffering of death, so that by the grace of God he might taste death for everyone.
Hebrews 4:15
For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin.
Hebrews 12:2
looking to Jesus, the founder and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is seated at the right hand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 13:3
Remember those who are in prison, as though in prison with them, and those who are mistreated, since you also are in the body.
Psalm 22:6
But I am a worm and not a man, scorned by mankind and despised by the people.