but [a](A)emptied Himself by taking the form of a (B)bond-servant and [b](C)being born in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, (D)He humbled Himself by becoming (E)obedient to the point of death: (F)death [c]on a cross. (G)For this reason also God (H)highly exalted Him, and bestowed on Him (I)the name which is above every name,

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  1. Philippians 2:7 I.e., set aside His divine rights
  2. Philippians 2:7 Or having come to be
  3. Philippians 2:8 Lit of

rather, he made himself nothing(A)
    by taking the very nature[a] of a servant,(B)
    being made in human likeness.(C)
And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself
    by becoming obedient to death(D)
        even death on a cross!(E)

Therefore God exalted him(F) to the highest place
    and gave him the name that is above every name,(G)

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  1. Philippians 2:7 Or the form