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Philippians 2:5

Philippians 2:5
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Let this mind be in you,.... The Arabic version renders it, "let that humility be perceived in you". The apostle proposes Christ as the great pattern and exemplar of humility; and instances in his…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus - The object of this reference to the example of the Saviour is particularly to enforce the duty of humility. This was the highest example which…

Methodist theologian, 1762–1832

Adam Clarke

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus - Christ labored to promote no separate interest; as man he studied to promote the glory of God, and the welfare and salvation of the human…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Philippians 2:1-11

The apostle proceeds in this chapter where he left off in the last, with further exhortations to Christian duties. He presses them largely to like-mindedness and lowly-mindedness, in conformity to the…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

Philippians 2:5-11

The appeal enforced by the supreme Example of the Saviour in His Incarnation, Obedience, and Exaltation