7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
7 but made himself nothing, taking the form of a servant,
7 Not at all. When the time came, he set aside the privileges of deity and took on the status of a slave, became human!
7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.
7 Instead, he gave up his divine privileges ; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 2:7
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. Who being in the form of God, partaking the Divine nature, as the eternal and only-begotten Son of God, John 5:23. Here we see such motives to self-denying love as nothing else can supply. Do we thus love and obey the Son of God?