Instead, he made himself nothing. He did this by taking on the nature of a servant. He was made just like human beings.

反倒虚己，取了奴仆的形像，成为人的样式；

反倒虚己，取了奴仆的形像，成为人的样式；既有人的样子，

反倒虚己，取了奴仆的形像，成为人的样式；既有人的样子，

反而甘愿放下一切，取了奴仆的形象，降生为人的样子。

反而倒空自己，取了奴仆的形象，成为人的样式；

反而倒空自己，取了奴仆的形像，成为人的样式，以人的形态出现，

反倒虛己，取了奴僕的形像，成為人的樣式；

反倒虛己，取了奴僕的形像，成為人的樣式；既有人的樣子，

反倒虛己，取了奴僕的形像，成為人的樣式；既有人的樣子，

反而甘願放下一切，取了奴僕的形像，降生為人的樣子。

反而倒空自己，取了奴僕的形象，成為人的樣式；

反而將自己傾倒出來，取了奴僕的形質，成為人的樣式。

反而倒空自己，取了奴僕的形像，成為人的樣式，以人的形態出現，

乃虛己取僕之狀、成人之形、

然猶虛己、誕降為人、以僕自處、

然猶虛己、誕降人身、以僕自處、誕降人身以僕自處原文作取僕之狀形體似人、性情似人、

乃屈尊紆貴、甘自為僕、而降生為人。

rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness.

but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.

Instead, he gave up his divine privileges; he took the humble position of a slave and was born as a human being. When he appeared in human form,

Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of humanity. And when he had come as a man,

but emptied Himself by taking the form of a bond servant and being born in the likeness of men.

but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men.

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

Instead He emptied Himself by assuming the form of a slave, taking on the likeness of men. And when He had come as a man in His external form,

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

but emptied himself by taking on the form of a slave, by looking like other men, and by sharing in human nature.

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.

You know the grace shown by our Lord Jesus Christ. Even though he was rich, he became poor to help you. Because he became poor, you can become rich.

Be like the Son of Man. He did not come to be served. Instead, he came to serve others. He came to give his life as the price for setting many people free.”

The Word became a human being. He made his home with us. We have seen his glory. It is the glory of the One and Only, who came from the Father. And the Word was full of grace and truth.

But then the chosen time came. God sent his Son. A woman gave birth to him. He was born under the authority of the law.

The written law was made weak by the power of sin. But God did what the written law could not do. He made his Son to be like those who live under the power of sin. God sent him to be an offering for sin. Jesus suffered God’s judgment against our sin.

Even Christ did not please himself. It is written,“ The bad things people have said about you have been aimed at me also.”( Psalm 69:9)

Who is more important? Is it the one at the table, or the one who serves? Isn’t it the one who is at the table? But I am among you as one who serves.

After he has suffered, he will see the light of life. And he will be satisfied. My godly servant will make many people godly because of what he will accomplish. He will be punished for their sins.

And anyone who wants to be first must be the slave of everyone.Even the Son of Man did not come to be served. Instead, he came to serve others. He came to give his life as the price for setting many people free.”

The Lord says,“ My servant will act wisely and accomplish his task. He will be highly honored. He will be greatly respected.Many people were shocked when they saw him. He was so scarred that he no longer looked like a person. His body was so twisted that he did not look like a human being anymore.

His servant grew up like a tender young plant. He grew like a root coming up out of dry ground. He didn’t have any beauty or majesty that made us notice him. There wasn’t anything special about the way he looked that drew us to him.People looked down on him. They didn’t accept him. He knew all about pain and suffering. He was like someone people turn their faces away from. We looked down on him. We didn’t have any respect for him.

The Lord and King has unplugged my ears. I’ve always obeyed him. I haven’t turned away from him.I let my enemies beat me on my bare back. I let them pull the hair out of my beard. I didn’t turn my face away when they made fun of me and spit on me.

Let us keep looking to Jesus. He is the one who started this journey of faith. And he is the one who completes the journey of faith. He paid no attention to the shame of the cross. He suffered there because of the joy he was looking forward to. Then he sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.

We have a high priest who can feel it when we are weak and hurting. We have a high priest who has been tempted in every way, just as we are. But he did not sin.

I tell you that Christ has become a servant of the Jews. He teaches us that God is true. He shows us that God will keep the promises he made to the founders of our nation.

The good news is about God’s Son. He was born into the family line of King David.

“ Here is my servant. I take good care of him. I have chosen him. I am very pleased with him. I will put my Spirit on him. He will bring justice to the nations.

In his very nature he was God. Jesus was equal with God. But Jesus didn’t take advantage of that fact.

“ City of Zion, be full of joy! People of Jerusalem, shout! See, your king comes to you. He always does what is right. He has won the victory. He is humble and riding on a donkey. He is sitting on a donkey’s colt.

Jesus knew that the Father had put everything under his power. He also knew he had come from God and was returning to God.So he got up from the meal and took off his outer clothes. He wrapped a towel around his waist.After that, he poured water into a large bowl. Then he began to wash his disciples’ feet. He dried them with the towel that was wrapped around him.He came to Simon Peter.“ Lord,” Peter said to him,“ are you going to wash my feet?”Jesus replied,“ You don’t realize now what I am doing. But later you will understand.”“ No,” said Peter.“ You will never wash my feet.” Jesus answered,“ Unless I wash you, you can’t share life with me.”“ Lord,” Simon Peter replied,“ not just my feet! Wash my hands and my head too!”Jesus answered,“ People who have had a bath need to wash only their feet. The rest of their body is clean. And you are clean. But not all of you are.”Jesus knew who was going to hand him over to his enemies. That was why he said not every one was clean.When Jesus finished washing their feet, he put on his clothes. Then he returned to his place.“ Do you understand what I have done for you?” he asked them.“ You call me‘ Teacher’ and‘ Lord.’ You are right. That is what I am.I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet. So you also should wash one another’s feet.

Everyone treats me like a worm and not a man. They hate me and look down on me.

But we do see Jesus already given a crown of glory and honor. He was made lower than the angels for a little while. He suffered death. By the grace of God, he tasted death for everyone. That is why he was given his crown.God has made everything. He is now bringing his many sons and daughters to share in his glory. It is only right that Jesus is the one to lead them into their salvation. That’s because God made him perfect by his sufferings.And Jesus, who makes people holy, and the people he makes holy belong to the same family. So Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.He says,“ I will announce your name to my brothers and sisters. I will sing your praises among those who worship you.”( Psalm 22:22)Again he says,“ I will put my trust in him.”( Isaiah 8:17) And again he says,“ Here I am. Here are the children God has given me.”( Isaiah 8:18)Those children have bodies made out of flesh and blood. So Jesus became human like them in order to die for them. By doing this, he could break the power of the devil. The devil is the one who rules over the kingdom of death.Jesus could set people free who were afraid of death. All their lives they were held as slaves by that fear.It is certainly Abraham’s children that he helps. He doesn’t help angels.So he had to be made like people, fully human in every way. Then he could serve God as a kind and faithful high priest. And then he could pay for the sins of the people by dying for them.He himself suffered when he was tempted. Now he is able to help others who are being tempted.

Keep on remembering those in prison. Do this as if you were together with them in prison. And remember those who are treated badly as if you yourselves were suffering.

“ Here is my servant. I have chosen him. He is the one I love. I am very pleased with him. I will put my Spirit on him. He will announce to the nations that everything will be made right.

Here is what the Lord says to me.“ It is not enough for you as my servant to bring the tribes of Jacob back to their land. It is not enough for you to bring back the people of Israel I have kept alive. I will also make you a light for the Gentiles. Then you will make it possible for the whole world to be saved.”The Lord sets his people free. He is the Holy One of Israel. He speaks to his servant, who is looked down on and hated by the nations. He speaks to the servant of rulers. He says to him,“ Kings will see you and stand up to honor you. Princes will see you and bow down to show you their respect. I am the Lord. I am faithful. I am the Holy One of Israel. I have chosen you.”

Jesus replied,“ That’s right. Elijah does come first. He makes all things new again. So why is it written that the Son of Man must suffer much and not be accepted?

He said to me,“ You are my true servant Israel. I will show my glory through you.”

After the 62‘ weeks,’ the Anointed King will be put to death. His followers will desert him. And everything he has will be taken away from him. The army of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the temple. The end will come like a flood. War will continue until the end. The Lord has ordered that many places be destroyed.

“‘ High Priest Joshua, pay attention! I want you other priests who are sitting with Joshua to listen also. All you men are signs of things to come. I am going to bring to you my servant the Branch.

I will place one shepherd over them. He will belong to the family line of my servant David. He will take good care of them. He will look after them. He will be their shepherd.I am the Lord. I will be their God. And my servant from David’s family line will be the prince among them. I have spoken. I am the Lord.