Philippians 2:7 But made himself of no reputation, and took on him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men: During the wars of the first Napoleon, in a naval engagement, the son of the captain of a vessel was placed by his father at a certain post and charged to keep it till his return. The captain was killed, and his vessel given over to the enemy. The boy's position became dangerous, and he was urged to quit it. "No," said he, "my father told me to stay till he came back." And so listening in vain for the voice which alone he would obey, he perished in the explosion of the ship. (W. Harris.) Parallel Verses KJV: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:WEB: but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men. |
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