9. Wherefore--as the just consequence of His self-humiliation and
obedience
(Ps 8:5, 6; 110:1, 7;
Mt 28:18;
Lu 24:26;
Joh 5:27; 10:17;
Ro 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
(Php 2:3, 5;
Php 3:21;
1Pe 5:5, 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"
(Php 2:10),
which is even now in glory His name of honor
(Ac 9:5).
"Above" not only men, but angels
(Eph 1:21).
JFB.
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