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The Book of Philippians, Chapter 2, Verse 7

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But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
King James Version
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross.
American Standard Version
and being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, becoming obedient [even] unto death, yea, the death of the cross.
New English Translation
But for now I have considered it necessary to send Epaphroditus to you. For he is my brother, coworker and fellow soldier, and your messenger and minister to me in my need.
World English Bible
but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
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Wherefore God also hath highly exalted him, and given him a name which is above every name:
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That at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of [things] in heaven, and [things] in earth, and [things] under the earth;
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And [that] every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ [is] Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
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Wherefore, my beloved, as ye have always obeyed, not as in my presence only, but now much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear and trembling.
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For it is God which worketh in you both to will and to do of [his] good pleasure.
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Do all things without murmurings and disputings:
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That ye may be blameless and harmless, the sons of God, without rebuke, in the midst of a crooked and perverse nation, among whom ye shine as lights in the world;
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Holding forth the word of life; that I may rejoice in the day of Christ, that I have not run in vain, neither laboured in vain.
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Yea, and if I be offered upon the sacrifice and service of your faith, I joy, and rejoice with you all.
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For the same cause also do ye joy, and rejoice with me.