Philippians 2:7

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Instead, he emptied himself by taking on the form of a servant, by becoming like other humans, by having a human appearance.

Cross References

2 Corinthians 8:9

You know about the kindness of our Lord Jesus Christ. He was rich, yet for your sake he became poor in order to make you rich through his poverty.

Matthew 20:28

It’s the same way with the Son of Man. He didn’t come so that others could serve him. He came to serve and to give his life as a ransom for many people.”

John 1:14

The Word became human and lived among us. We saw his glory. It was the glory that the Father shares with his only Son, a glory full of kindness  and truth.

Romans 8:3

It is impossible to do what God’s standards demand because of the weakness our human nature has. But God sent his Son to have a human nature as sinners have and to pay for sin. That way God condemned sin in our corrupt nature.

Galatians 4:4

But when the right time came, God sent his Son ⌞into the world⌟. A woman gave birth to him, and he came under the control of the laws given to Moses.

Hebrews 4:15

We have a chief priest who is able to sympathize with our weaknesses. He was tempted in every way that we are, but he didn’t sin.

Romans 15:3

Christ did not think only of himself. Rather, as Scripture says, “The insults of those who insult you have fallen on me.”

Isaiah 53:11

He will see and be satisfied because of his suffering. My righteous servant will acquit many people because of what he has learned ⌞through suffering⌟. He will carry their sins as a burden.

Hebrews 12:2

We must focus on Jesus, the source and goal of our faith. He saw the joy ahead of him, so he endured death on the cross and ignored the disgrace it brought him. Now he holds the honored position—the one next to God the Father on the heavenly throne.

Luke 22:27

Who’s the greatest, the person who sits at the table or the servant? Isn’t it really the person who sits at the table? But I’m among you as a servant.

Romans 15:8

Let me explain. Christ became a servant for the Jewish people to reveal God’s truth. As a result, he fulfilled God’s promise to the ancestors of the Jewish people.

Philippians 2:6

Although he was in the form of God and equal with God, he did not take advantage of this equality.

Isaiah 42:1

Here is my servant, whom I support. Here is my chosen one, with whom I am pleased. I have put my Spirit on him. He will bring justice to the nations.

Psalm 22:6

Yet, I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned by humanity and despised by people.

Zechariah 9:9

Rejoice with all your heart, people of Zion! Shout in triumph, people of Jerusalem! Look! Your King is coming to you: He is righteous and victorious. He is humble and rides on a donkey, on a colt, a young pack animal.

Matthew 12:18

“Here is my servant whom I have chosen, whom I love, and in whom I delight. I will put my Spirit on him, and he will announce justice to the nations.

Hebrews 13:3

Remember those in prison as if you were in prison with them. Remember those who are mistreated as if you were being mistreated.

Romans 1:3

This Good News is about his Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. In his human nature he was a descendant of David.

Mark 9:12

Jesus said to them, “Elijah is coming first and will put everything in order again. But in what sense was it written that the Son of Man must suffer a lot and be treated shamefully?

Zechariah 3:8

“Listen, Chief Priest Joshua and your friends sitting with you. These men are a sign of things to come: I’m going to bring my servant, the Branch.

Daniel 9:26

But after the sixty-two sets of seven time periods, the Anointed One  will be cut off and have nothing. The city and the holy place will be destroyed with the prince who is to come. His end will come with a flood until the end of the destructive war that has been determined.

Isaiah 49:3

He said to me, “You are my servant Israel. I will display my glory through you.”

2 Corinthians 13:4

He was weak when he was crucified, but by God’s power he lives. We are weak with him, but by God’s power we will live for you with his help.