10 In bringing many sons and daughters to glory, it was fitting that God, for whom and through whom everything exists, should make the pioneer of their salvation perfect through what he suffered.

Other Translations of Hebrews 2:10

King James Version

10 For it became him, for whom are all things, and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons unto glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

English Standard Version

10 For it was fitting that he, for whom and by whom all things exist, in bringing many sons to glory, should make the founder of their salvation perfect through suffering.

The Message

10 It makes good sense that the God who got everything started and keeps everything going now completes the work by making the Salvation Pioneer perfect through suffering as he leads all these people to glory.

New King James Version

10 For it was fitting for Him, for whom are all things and by whom are all things, in bringing many sons to glory, to make the captain of their salvation perfect through sufferings.

New Living Translation

10 God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Hebrews 2:10

Commentary on Hebrews 2:10-13

(Read Hebrews 2:10-13)

Whatever the proud, carnal, and unbelieving may imagine or object, the spiritual mind will see peculiar glory in the cross of Christ, and be satisfied that it became Him, who in all things displays his own perfections in bringing many sons to glory, to make the Author of their salvation perfect through sufferings. His way to the crown was by the cross, and so must that of his people be. Christ sanctifies; he has purchased and sent the sanctifying Spirit: the Spirit sanctifies as the Spirit of Christ. True believers are sanctified, endowed with holy principles and powers, set apart to high and holy uses and purposes. Christ and believers are all of one heavenly Father, who is God. They are brought into relation with Christ. But the words, his not being ashamed to call them brethren, express the high superiority of Christ to the human nature. This is shown from three texts of Scripture. See Psalm 22:22; 18:2; Isaiah 8:18.

8 And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death- even death on a cross!

Other Translations of Philippians 2:8

King James Version

8 And being found in fashion fashion: or habit as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.

English Standard Version

8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross.

The Message

8 Having become human, he stayed human. It was an incredibly humbling process. He didn't claim special privileges. Instead, he lived a selfless, obedient life and then died a selfless, obedient death - and the worst kind of death at that: a crucifixion.

New King James Version

8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross.

New Living Translation

8 he humbled himself in obedience to God and died a criminal's death on a cross.

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 2:8

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?

9 Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name,

Other Translations of Philippians 2:9

King James Version

9 Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:

English Standard Version

9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name,

The Message

9 Because of that obedience, God lifted him high and honored him far beyond anyone or anything, ever,

New King James Version

9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name,

New Living Translation

9 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names,

Matthew Henry's Commentary on Philippians 2:9

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?