Philippians 2:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:7 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:7 — KJV
“But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:”
— Philippians 2:7 (KJV)
Philippians 2:7 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 2:7
“And Abimelech took sheep, and oxen, and menservants, and womenservants, and gave them unto Abraham, and restored him Sarah his wife.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:7: took, servant, men
“And he rose up that night, and took his two wives, and his two womenservants, and his eleven sons, and passed over the ford Jabbok.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:7: took, servant, men
“Then Pharaoh sent and called Joseph, and they brought him hastily out of the dungeon: and he shaved himself, and changed his raiment, and came in unto Pharaoh. brought...: Heb. made him run”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:7: made, himself, men
“And there shall be no man in the tabernacle of the congregation when he goeth in to make an atonement in the holy place, until he come out, and have made an atonement for himself, and for his household, and for all the congregation of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:7: made, himself, men
“And Aaron took as Moses commanded, and ran into the midst of the congregation; and, behold, the plague was begun among the people: and he put on incense, and made an atonement for the people.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:7: made, took, men
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