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Commentary Index | Return to PrayerRequest.comJamieson Fausset Brown Commentary - Philippians 2:9 - 2:9
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Wherefore - as the just consequence of His self-humiliation and obedience (Psa 8:5, Psa 8:6; Psa 110:1, Psa 110:7; Mat 28:18; Luk 24:26; Joh 5:27; Joh 10:17; Rom 14:9; Eph 1:20-22; Heb 2:9). An intimation, that if we would hereafter be exalted, we too must, after His example, now humble ourselves (Phi 2:3, Phi 2:5; Phi 3:21; 1Pe 5:5, 1Pe 5:6). Christ emptied Christ; God exalted Christ as man to equality with God [Bengel].
highly exalted - Greek, “super-eminently exalted” (Eph 4:10).
given him - Greek, “bestowed on Him.”
a name - along with the corresponding reality, glory and majesty.
which - Translate, namely, “that which is above every name.” The name “JESUS” (Phi 2:10), which is even now in glory His name of honor (Act 9:5). “Above” not only men, but angels (Eph 1:21).