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,

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.

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

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

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 generous grace of our Lord Jesus Christ. Though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, so that by his poverty he could make you rich.

For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

So the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love and faithfulness. And we have seen his glory, the glory of the Father’s one and only Son.

But when the right time came, God sent his Son, born of a woman, subject to the law.

The law of Moses was unable to save us because of the weakness of our sinful nature. So God did what the law could not do. He sent his own Son in a body like the bodies we sinners have. And in that body God declared an end to sin’s control over us by giving his Son as a sacrifice for our sins.

For even Christ didn’t live to please himself. As the Scriptures say,“ The insults of those who insult you, O God, have fallen on me.”

Who is more important, the one who sits at the table or the one who serves? The one who sits at the table, of course. But not here! For I am among you as one who serves.

When he sees all that is accomplished by his anguish, he will be satisfied. And because of his experience, my righteous servant will make it possible for many to be counted righteous, for he will bear all their sins.

and whoever wants to be first among you must be the slave of everyone else.For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”

See, my servant will prosper; he will be highly exalted.But many were amazed when they saw him. His face was so disfigured he seemed hardly human, and from his appearance, one would scarcely know he was a man.

My servant grew up in the Lord’s presence like a tender green shoot, like a root in dry ground. There was nothing beautiful or majestic about his appearance, nothing to attract us to him.He was despised and rejected— a man of sorrows, acquainted with deepest grief. We turned our backs on him and looked the other way. He was despised, and we did not care.

The Sovereign Lord has spoken to me, and I have listened. I have not rebelled or turned away.I offered my back to those who beat me and my cheeks to those who pulled out my beard. I did not hide my face from mockery and spitting.

We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne.

This High Priest of ours understands our weaknesses, for he faced all of the same testings we do, yet he did not sin.

Remember that Christ came as a servant to the Jews to show that God is true to the promises he made to their ancestors.

The Good News is about his Son. In his earthly life he was born into King David’s family line,

“ Look at my servant, whom I strengthen. He is my chosen one, who pleases me. I have put my Spirit upon him. He will bring justice to the nations.

Though he was God, he did not think of equality with God as something to cling to.

Rejoice, O people of Zion! Shout in triumph, O people of Jerusalem! Look, your king is coming to you. He is righteous and victorious, yet he is humble, riding on a donkey— riding on a donkey’s colt.

Jesus knew that the Father had given him authority over everything and that he had come from God and would return to God.So he got up from the table, took off his robe, wrapped a towel around his waist,and poured water into a basin. Then he began to wash the disciples’ feet, drying them with the towel he had around him.When Jesus came to Simon Peter, Peter said to him,“ Lord, are you going to wash my feet?”Jesus replied,“ You don’t understand now what I am doing, but someday you will.”“ No,” Peter protested,“ you will never ever wash my feet!” Jesus replied,“ Unless I wash you, you won’t belong to me.”Simon Peter exclaimed,“ Then wash my hands and head as well, Lord, not just my feet!”Jesus replied,“ A person who has bathed all over does not need to wash, except for the feet, to be entirely clean. And you disciples are clean, but not all of you.”For Jesus knew who would betray him. That is what he meant when he said,“ Not all of you are clean.”After washing their feet, he put on his robe again and sat down and asked,“ Do you understand what I was doing?You call me‘ Teacher’ and‘ Lord,’ and you are right, because that’s what I am.And since I, your Lord and Teacher, have washed your feet, you ought to wash each other’s feet.

But I am a worm and not a man. I am scorned and despised by all!

What we do see is Jesus, who for a little while was given a position“ a little lower than the angels”; and because he suffered death for us, he is now“ crowned with glory and honor.” Yes, by God’s grace, Jesus tasted death for everyone.God, for whom and through whom everything was made, chose to bring many children into glory. And it was only right that he should make Jesus, through his suffering, a perfect leader, fit to bring them into their salvation.So now Jesus and the ones he makes holy have the same Father. That is why Jesus is not ashamed to call them his brothers and sisters.For he said to God,“ I will proclaim your name to my brothers and sisters. I will praise you among your assembled people.”He also said,“ I will put my trust in him,” that is,“ I and the children God has given me.”Because God’s children are human beings— made of flesh and blood— the Son also became flesh and blood. For only as a human being could he die, and only by dying could he break the power of the devil, who had the power of death.Only in this way could he set free all who have lived their lives as slaves to the fear of dying.We also know that the Son did not come to help angels; he came to help the descendants of Abraham.Therefore, it was necessary for him to be made in every respect like us, his brothers and sisters, so that he could be our merciful and faithful High Priest before God. Then he could offer a sacrifice that would take away the sins of the people.Since he himself has gone through suffering and testing, he is able to help us when we are being tested.

Remember those in prison, as if you were there yourself. Remember also those being mistreated, as if you felt their pain in your own bodies.

“ Look at my Servant, whom I have chosen. He is my Beloved, who pleases me. I will put my Spirit upon him, and he will proclaim justice to the nations.

He says,“ You will do more than restore the people of Israel to me. I will make you a light to the Gentiles, and you will bring my salvation to the ends of the earth.”The Lord, the Redeemer and Holy One of Israel, says to the one who is despised and rejected by the nations, to the one who is the servant of rulers:“ Kings will stand at attention when you pass by. Princes will also bow low because of the Lord, the faithful one, the Holy One of Israel, who has chosen you.”

Jesus responded,“ Elijah is indeed coming first to get everything ready. Yet why do the Scriptures say that the Son of Man must suffer greatly and be treated with utter contempt?

He said to me,“ You are my servant, Israel, and you will bring me glory.”

“ After this period of sixty two sets of seven, the Anointed One will be killed, appearing to have accomplished nothing, and a ruler will arise whose armies will destroy the city and the Temple. The end will come with a flood, and war and its miseries are decreed from that time to the very end.

“ Listen to me, O Jeshua the high priest, and all you other priests. You are symbols of things to come. Soon I am going to bring my servant, the Branch.

And I will set over them one shepherd, my servant David. He will feed them and be a shepherd to them.And I, the Lord, will be their God, and my servant David will be a prince among my people. I, the Lord, have spoken!