but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
7 Emptied himself. This emptying is the same as the abasement, as to which we shall see afterwards. The expression, however, is used, ευμφατικωτέρως, (more emphatically,) to mean, — being brought to nothing. Christ, indeed, could not divest himself of Godhead; but he kept it concealed for a time, that it might not be seen, under the weakness of the flesh.
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: (g) He brought himself from all things, as it were to nothing. (h) By taking our manhood upon him.
The great law of Christ's kingdom is mutual love, and this must show itself in like-mindedness. When we have tasted consolation in Christ, we prove it by loving one another; the sweetness we find in Him should sweeten our spirits toward His people.
AI summary
Commenting on Philippians 2:1-11