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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.
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.
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
6 Which, being in the shape of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God. 7 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. 8 He humbled himself and became obedient unto the death, even the death of the cross.
Cross References
Matthew 20:28
Even as the son of man came, not to be ministered unto, but to minister: and to give his life for the redemption of many."
John 1:14
And the word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, and we saw the glory of it, as the glory of the only begotten son of the father, which word was full of grace, and verity.
Isaiah 42:1
Behold now therefore, this is my servant whom I will keep to myself: mine elect; In whom my soul shall be pacified. I will give him my spirit, that he may show forth judgment and equity among the Gentiles.
Romans 8:3
For what the law could not do, inasmuch as it was weak because of the flesh - that performed God, and sent his son in the similitude of sinful flesh, and by sin damned sin in the flesh;
2 Corinthians 8:9
Ye know the liberality of our Lord Jesus Christ, which though he were rich, yet for your sakes became poor: that ye through his poverty might be made rich.
Galatians 4:4
But when the time was full come, God sent his son - born of a woman, and made bond unto the law -
Isaiah 49:6-7
"Behold, I have made thee a light, that thou shouldest be salvation, even unto the end of the world. Kings shall see, and rulers shall stand up and shall worship, because of the LORD, which is faithful; and the holy of Israel hath chosen thee.
Isaiah 50:5-6
The LORD God hath opened mine ear; therefore can I not say nay, nor withdraw myself.
Isaiah 52:13-14
Behold, my servant shall deal wisely, therefore shall he be magnified, exalted and greatly honored.
Isaiah 53:2-3
He came up as a spray before him, and as a root out of a dry land. There was neither fashion or beauty on him. And when we looked on him, there was no godliness that we should lust after him.
Isaiah 53:11
Because of the labour of his soul, he shall see and be satisfied. With his knowledge, he, being just, shall justify my servants: and that a great number. And he shall bear their iniquities.
Daniel 9:26
After these sixty two weeks, shall Christ be slain, and they shall have no pleasure in him. Then shall there come a people with the prince, and destroy the city and the Sanctuary: and his end shall come as the water flood. But the desolation shall continue till the end of the battle.
Zechariah 3:8
"'Hear O Joshua thou high priest: thou and thy friends that dwell before thee, for they are wondrous people. Behold, I will bring forth the branch of my servant:
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice thou greatly, O daughter Zion; be glad, O daughter Jerusalem. For lo, thy King cometh unto thee, even the righteous and Saviour: Lowly and simple is he, he rideth upon an ass, and upon the foal of an ass.
Mark 9:12
He answered and said unto them, "Elijah verily shall first come and restore all things. Also the son of man, as it is written, shall suffer many things, and shall be set at nought.
Romans 1:3
that make mention of his son, the which was begotten unto him of the seed of David, as pertaining to the flesh:
Isaiah 49:3
And he said to me, "Thou art my servant O Israel, in whom I will be glorified."
Ezekiel 34:23-24
I will raise up to them one only shepherd: even my servant David. He shall feed them, and he shall be their shepherd.
Matthew 12:18
"Behold my child, whom I have chosen, my beloved in whom my soul delighteth: I will put my spirit on him, and he shall show judgment to the Gentiles.
Mark 10:44-45
And whosoever will be chief, shall be servant unto all.
Luke 22:27
For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat: or he that serveth? Is not he that sitteth at meat? And I am among you, as he that ministereth.
John 13:3-14
Jesus, knowing that the father had given all things into his hands, and that he was come from God, and went to God;
Romans 15:3
For Christ pleased not himself: but as it is written, "The rebukes of them which rebuked thee, fell on me."
Romans 15:8
And I say that Jesus Christ was a minister of the circumcision for the truth of God, to confirm the promises made unto the fathers.
Philippians 2:6
Which, being in the shape of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God.
Hebrews 2:9-18
Nevertheless, we yet see not all things subdued unto him. But him that was made less than the angels, we see that it was Iesus: which is crowned with glory and honour for the suffering of death; that he, by the grace of God, should taste of death for all men.
Hebrews 4:15
For we have not a high priest, which cannot have compassion on our infirmities: but was in all points tempted, as we are: but yet without sin.
Hebrews 12:2
looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, which for the joy that was set before him, abode the cross, and despised the shame, and is set down on the righthand of the throne of God.
Hebrews 13:3
Remember them that are in bonds, even as though ye were bound with them. Be mindful of them which are in adversity, as ye which are yet in your bodies.
Psalm 22:6
But as for me, I am a worm and no man: a very scorn of men and the outcast of the people.