Philippians 2:7

Philippians · New Testament · Chapter 2

“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”Philippians 2:7

What Does Philippians 2:7 Mean?

Philippians 2:7 is found in the book of Philippians, chapter 2, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Servanthood.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Philippians 2:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Corinthians 8:9“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”Matthew 20:28“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”John 1:14“And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld his glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth.”Matthew 11:29“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”Hebrews 4:15“For we have not an high priest which cannot be touched with the feeling of our infirmities; but was in all points tempted like as we are, yet without sin.”Romans 8:3“For what the law could not do, in that it was weak through the flesh, God sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh, and for sin, condemned sin in the flesh:”Isaiah 53:2“For he shall grow up before him as a tender plant, and as a root out of a dry ground: he hath no form nor comeliness; and when we shall see him, there is no beauty that we should desire him.”Galatians 4:4“But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent forth his Son, made of a woman, made under the law,”Romans 15:3“For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.”Hebrews 2:9“But we see Jesus, who was made a little lower than the angels for the suffering of death, crowned with glory and honour; that he by the grace of God should taste death for every man.”Isaiah 42:1“Behold my servant, whom I uphold; mine elect, in whom my soul delighteth; I have put my spirit upon him: he shall bring forth judgment to the Gentiles.”Isaiah 53:11“He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities.”Mark 10:44“And whosoever of you will be the chiefest, shall be servant of all.”Luke 22:27“For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.”Hebrews 12:2“Looking unto Jesus the author and finisher of our faith; who for the joy that was set before him endured the cross, despising the shame, and is set down at the right hand of the throne of God.”Isaiah 50:5“The Lord GOD hath opened mine ear, and I was not rebellious, neither turned away back.”Hebrews 2:17“Wherefore in all things it behoved him to be made like unto his brethren, that he might be a merciful and faithful high priest in things pertaining to God, to make reconciliation for the sins of the people.”John 6:38“For I came down from heaven, not to do mine own will, but the will of him that sent me.”Philippians 2:6“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:”Isaiah 43:10“Ye are my witnesses, saith the LORD, and my servant whom I have chosen: that ye may know and believe me, and understand that I am he: before me there was no God formed, neither shall there be after me.”

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