being. subsisting, or being essentially. Greek. huparcho. See Luke 9:48
form. the essential form, including all the qualities which can be made visible to the eye. Greek. morphe. Only here, Philippians 2:7, and Mark 16:12.
God. App-98.
thought. reckoned. Some word as "esteem", Philippians 2:3.
not. App-105.
robbery. an act of robbery, or usurpation.
to be equal. the being on an equality.
Verse 6. _WHO, BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD_] This verse has been the subject of much criticism, and some controversy. Dr. _Whitby_ has, perhaps, on the whole, spoken best on this point; but his argument...
WHO, BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD - There is scarcely any passage in the New Testament which has given rise to more discussion than this. The importance of the passage on the question of the divinity of t...
II. CHRIST, THE BELIEVER'S PATTERN CHAPTER 2 _ 1. Oneness of mind through self effacement (Philippians 2:1)_ 2. The humiliation and exaltation of Christ (Philippians 2:5) 3. Work out your own salva...
PHP_2:5-11. THE KENOSIS AND THE EXALTATION. The word Kenosis has become a technical term in Christian theology for the self-emptying of Christ. Its origin in that relation is derived from the present...
Have within yourselves the same disposition of mind as was in Christ Jesus, for he was by nature in the very form of God, yet he did not regard existence in equality with God as something to be snatch...
THE CAUSES OF DISUNITY (Php_2:1-4)...
F. ROBERT HALL ON Philippians 2:5-8. BAUR's THEORY The Rev. Robert Hall (1764 1831), one of the greatest of Christian preachers, was in early life much influenced by the Socinian theology. His later...
The appeal enforced by the supreme Example of the Saviour in His Incarnation, Obedience, and Exaltation...
_Who_ in His pre-existent glory. We have in this passage a N.T. counterpart to the O.T. revelation of Messiah's "coming to do the will of His God" (Psalms 40:6-8, interpreted Hebrews 10:5). _being_ Th...
ΤΟΥ͂ΤΟ. Some documents (א*Acts, 17 and some other cursives, Cyril Al) connect this with the preceding verse;—τὰ ἑτέρων· ἕκαστοι τοῦτο φρονεῖτε. But there is no doubt of the correctness of the reading...
THE APPEAL ENFORCED BY THE SUPREME EXAMPLE OF THE SAVIOUR IN HIS INCARNATION, OBEDIENCE, AND EXALTATION...
ἘΝ ΜΟΡΦΗ͂Ι ΘΕΟΥ͂. What is μορφή? Lightfoot, in a “detached note” to this chapter, traces the use of the word in Greek philosophy, in Philo (the link between the language of Scripture and of Plato), an...
ΜΟΡΦΉ (G3444) _dat. sing._ форма. Внешнее проявление внутренней реальности или сути. Здесь относится к внешнему проявлению божественности вечного Христа, проявление Его славы как образа Его Отца. Об э...
DISCOURSE: 2145 CHRIST’S HUMILIATION Philippians 2:5. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: but made hims...
WHO, BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, &C.— "Who, being possessed of the divine nature, and of all its essential perfections, as the Son of God, and as the _brightness of the Father's glory, and express image...
OUTLINE OF 1:27-2:18 D. Exhortation to a worthy manner of life; Philippians 1:27-30; Philippians 2:1-18 1. Plea for steadfast striving; Philippians 1:27-30 a
6. WHO, EXISTING IN THE FORM OF GOD, COUNTED NOT THE BEING ON AN EQUALITY WITH GOD A THING TO BE GRASPED, 7. BUT EMPTIED HIMSELF, TAKING THE FORM OF A SERVANT, BEING MADE IN THE LIKENESS OF MEN; 8. AN...
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: Translate, 'Who subsisting [or existing-namely, originally: huparchoon (G5225), not oon (G5607)] in the form of God (God'...
_PARTICIPATION IN THE EVANGEL_ 27 The citizenship or enfranchisement here referred to is celestial, not terrestrial. THE PHILIPPIANS' SUFFERING 29 It is our privilege to enjoy the sufferings which...
2:6 rapine (m-15) Or 'esteem it rapine.'...
LETTER OF JOY Paul’s Letter to the Philippians _HILDA BRIGHT_ CHAPTER 2 PAUL’S APPEAL FOR UNITY AND *HUMILITY 2:1-4 V1 You are united with Christ and that encourages you. You know the comfort of...
BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD. — (1) The word “being” is here the more emphatic of the two words so translated, which lays stress on the reality of existence (as in Acts 16:20; Acts 17:28; 1 Corinthians 11...
[4. The Doctrine of the Great Humility of Christ (Philippians 2:5). (1) THE VOLUNTARY HUMILIATION OF THE LORD, first in His incarnation, next in His passion (Philippians 2:5). (2) THE CORRESPONDING...
(5-8) From a practical introduction, in the familiar exhortation to follow the example of our Lord, St. Paul passes on to what is, perhaps, the most complete and formal statement in all his Epistles o...
CHAPTER 7 THE MIND OF CHRIST (CONTINUED). Philippians 2:5 (R.V.) IT proves hard to make us aware of the sin and the misery involved in the place commonly allowed to Self. Some of the conspicuous out...
THE CONDESCENSION AND EXALTATION OF CHRIST. As to form, Philippians 2:5-10 appear to be constructed in carefully chosen groups of parallel clauses, having an impressive rhythm (see J. Weiss, _Beitr._,...
ὅς. The discussions as to whether this refers to the pre-existing or historical Christ seem scarcely relevant to Paul's thought. For him his Lord's career was one and undivided. To suggest that he did...
In the discussion of this _crux interpretum_ it is impossible, within our limits, to do more than give a brief outline of the chief legitimate interpretations, laying special emphasis on that which we...
FOLLOWING HIS EXAMPLE OF SELF-SURRENDER Philippians 2:1 In all Scripture-indeed, in all literature-there is no passage which combines such extraordinary extremes as this. The Apostle opens the golden...
The apostle now urged those to whom he wrote to fill his joy to the full. In order to do this he indicated two causative facts which suggested two resulting experiences, and then referred to conduct i...
THE MIND OF CHRIST In continuing the ideas of unity and the consideration of others which promotes it, Paul refers to Christ. He wanted the Philippians to have the same disposition, or attitude as Chr...
Who, being in the (d) form of God, (e) thought it not robbery to be (f) equal with God: (d) Such as God himself is, and therefore God, for there is no one in all parts equal to God but God himself....
Who being in the form [1] of God, (that is truly, properly, and essentially God from eternity, as the ancient Fathers here observed against the Arians) taking the form of a servant, (i.e. taking upon...
(1) В¶ If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, (2) Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same...
There is no epistle in the New Testament which gives so little space to the development of. doctrine as this to the Philippians. Need it be said that it has not the less its own proper office on that...
6_Inasmuch as he was in the form of God. _This is not a comparison between things similar, but in the way of greater and less. _Christ’s _humility consisted in his abasing himself from the highest pin...
But this, too, produced its effects. The apostle desired that their joy should be full, and that unity among the Philippians should be perfect; for his absence had allowed some seeds of disunion and d...
WHO BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD,.... The Father; being the brightness of his glory, and the express image of his person. This form is to be understood, not of any shape or figure of him; for as such is n...
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: Ver. 6. _To be equal with God_] Gr. Equals, that is, every way equal; not a secondary inferior God, as the Arians would hav...
_Let this mind_ The same humble, condescending, benevolent, disinterested, self-denying disposition; _be in you which was also in Christ Jesus_ The original expression, τουτο φρονεισθω εν υμιν ο και ε...
WHO, BEING IN THE FORM OF GOD, THOUGHT IT NOT ROBBERY TO BE EQUAL WITH GOD,...
THE EXAMPLE OF CHRIST'S HUMILITY. Philippians 2:5 Christ's state of humiliation and its lesson:...
In the first chapter we have seen that Christ is the very principle of life that motivates the apostle in whatever circumstances, - and so indeed it should be for all believers. Chapter 2 now brings C...
The Great Example 1 Peter 2:1-11 1. KEY WORDS 1 Consolation, comfort, fellowship, bowels 2 Likeminded, accord, mercies 3 Strife, vainglory, lowliness, esteem 4 Look, own things 5 Mind 6 Form,...
“WHO, EXISTING IN THE FORM OF GOD, COUNTED NOT THE BEING ON AN EQUALITY WITH GOD. THING TO BE GRASPED” “Who”: Jesus. “EXISTING”: Many commentators point out the same thing in reference to the tense of...
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...
WHO, i.e. relative to Christ Jesus, the eternal Son of God by nature, very God extant with his Father before the beginning, 1 Thessalonians 1:1 Galatians 4:4 1 Timothy 3:16,...
Clement of Alexandria Exhortation to the Heathen But if thou dost not believe the prophets, but supposest both the men and the fire a myth, the Lord Himself shall speak to thee, "who, being in the fo...
Php_2:6 who G3739 being G5225 (G5723) in G1722 form G3444 God G2316 not G3756 consider G2233 (G5662) robbery G725 be...
THE CALL TO UNITY AND LOVE IN THE WAY THAT HAD BEEN EXEMPLIFIED BY JESUS CHRIST HIMSELF AND WHICH GOD WILL WORK WITHIN THEM AS THEY GIVE ATTENTION TO EXPERIENCING THEIR SALVATION TO THE FULL (PHILIPPI...
A DESCRIPTION OF THE PATHWAY OF HUMILITY AND SELFLESSNESS FOLLOWED BY JESUS CHRIST, AND ITS FINAL GLORIOUS CONSEQUENCE (PHILIPPIANS 2:5). Paul has previously emphasised ‘the Gospel' (Philippians 1:5;...
‘Who, existing in the form of God, counted not the being on an equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men,' Thus they...
EXCURSUS ON CHRIST'S HUMILIATION Philippians 2:5-8. In this passage St. Paul speaks more definitely than in any other of the mystery of the Divine and human in Christ Jesus, and of the relation betwe...
Philippians 2:6. WHO BEING ORIGINALLY IN THE FORM OF GOD, COUNTED IT NOT A PRIZE TO BE ON AN EQUALITY WITH GOD. In this exceedingly difficult and important passage, it is necessary to say something of...
_Exhortations to unity and humility enforced by the example of Christ,_ 1-11. Following up the exhortation with which the last chapter closed, that the Philippians should stand fast in one spirit, the...
BEING (υπαρχων). Rather, "existing," present active participle of υπαρχω. In the form of God (εν μορφη θεου). Μορφη means the essential attributes as shown in the form. In his preincarnate state Ch...
FORM OF GOD "Form," etc. (Greek, "morphē", "the form by which a person or thing strikes the vision", the "external appearance"). -- Thayer. Compare (John 17:15). "The glory which I had with Thee b...
Philippians 2:5 The Humiliation and Glory of Christ. Consider the practical purposes of the Apostle in bringing this subject before us. I. Among the chief of these is the inculcation of humility. Th...
Philippians 2:1 I. "If" is not in this case a sign of doubt or hesitation, but, on the contrary, a sign of the most assured certainty. As employed by Paul, it is equivalent to "If there is any water...
Philippians 2:5 The Humiliation of the Eternal Son. I. In looking into these words, we observe (1) that St. Paul clearly asserts Jesus Christ to have existed before His birth into the world. By sayin...
Philippians 2:5 These delineations of Christ reveal the true method of rendering moral service to man. Human deliverance and progress will remain a theory only until men come to work upon the method h...
Philippians 2:6 I. The Son of God was in the form of God: glorious as the Father; equal to the Father; the Creator and Upholder of the universe. Notwithstanding, He thought it not robbery to be equal...
Philippians 2:1. _if there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having...
Philippians 2:1. If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, fulfill ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having t...
Philippians 2:1. _If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies fulfill ye my joy, that ye be like-minded, having...
CONTENTS: Christ, the believer's pattern, rejoicing in lowly service. The outworking of inworked salvation. The apostolic example. CHARACTERS: Christ, Holy Spirit, God, Paul, Timothy, Epaphroditus. C...
Philippians 2:1. _If there be therefore any consolation in Christ._ Brethren who are joined in the Lord, professing the same faith, and despised of the world, are expected to comfort and encourage one...
HE ALWAYS HAD. _Ernst Lohmeyer_ has expanded the meaning of this section of verses. He says this is a very early Christian hymn, originally written in Aramaic (the Judean dialect of Hebrew), and sung...
Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus--Observe I. The picture. Majesty--condescension--suffering. II. The lesson. Humility--love--self-sacrifice. (_J. Lyth, D. D._) LESSONS TAUGHT...
_Who being in the form of God._ THE THREE ESTATES The apostle evidently points out the three different conditions of Christ. His state of-- 1. Dignity. 2. Humility. 3. Glory. These three are ess...
_If there be therefore any consolation in Christ _ CHRISTIAN UNITY I. The doctrine of Christian unity. 1. This unity is inward and consists of harmonious spiritual feeling. (1) It can only subsist...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:6 Prior to his incarnation as a human being, Jesus was in the FORM OF GOD. This phrase refers to the “preexistence” of Christ. The eternal Son was with the Father ...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:5 This passage is often referred to as the “hymn of Christ.” Paul describes Christ’s example of service in a poem that traces his preexistence, incarnation, death, re...
PHILIPPIANS—NOTE ON PHILIPPIANS 2:1 Encouragement to Humble Service. Paul calls the Philippians to unite in love and humility (vv. Philippians 2:1), following
_CRITICAL AND EXPLANATORY NOTES_ Philippians 2:5. LET THIS MIND BE IN YOU.—The apostle’s word reminds us that he had already counselled his readers to be likeminded amongst themselves. “Each to each,...
EXPOSITION PHILIPPIANS 2:1 IF THERE BE THEREFORE, ANY CONSOLATION IN CHRIST. Mark the fervor of the apostle. Ὅρα πῶς λιπαρῶς πῶς σφοδρῶς πῶς μετὰ συμπαωείας πολλῆς (Chrysostom). He appeals...
If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if [there is] any comfort of love, if [there is] any fellowship of the Spirit, if [there is] any bowels [compassion] and mercies, fulfil ye my joy, tha...
1 Timothy 1:17; 1 Timothy 3:16; 2 Corinthians 4:4; Colossians 1:15;...
Being in the form of God [ε ν μ ο ρ φ η θ ε ο υ υ π α ρ χ ω ν]. Being. Not the simple einai to be, but stronger, denoting being which is from the beginning. See on James 2:15. It has a backward look i...
HOW CHRISTIANS SHOULD LIVE Philippians 2:1 INTRODUCTORY WORDS We were told that when Minister Wu, of China, was addressing an American audience in Washington, D. C., upon comparative religions, he s...
Who being in the essential form — The incommunicable nature. Of God — From eternity, as he was afterward in the form of man; real God, as real man. Counted it no act of robbery — That is the precise m...
If Christ emptied Himself of deity while on earth, then how could He be God? PROBLEM: Paul seems to say that Jesus “emptied Himself” of His deity or “equality with God” (vv. 6–7), becoming “a man” (v....
Behold here the greatest example of humility, of lowliness and abasement, that ever the world was acquainted with: the mighty God became less than man! To make. due estimate hereof we must first obser...