Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Philippians 2:8
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.And being found in fashion as a man — A common man, without any peculiar excellence or comeliness.He humbled himself — To a still greater depth.Becoming obedient — To God, though equal with him.Even unto death — The greatest instance both of humiliation and obedience.Yea, the death of the cross — Inflicted on few but servants or slaves. read more
Wesley's Explanatory Notes - Philippians 2:7
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:Yet — He was so far from tenaciously insisting upon, that he willingly relinquished, his claim. He was content to forego the glories of the Creator, and to appear in the form of a creature; nay, to he made in the likeness of the fallen creatures; and not only to share the disgrace, but to suffer the punishment, due to the meanest and vilest among them all.He emptied himself — Of that... read more