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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:
Note 6 at Phil. 2:7: The decision for Jesus to become flesh was not forced upon Him. He chose that path of His own volition.
Note 7 at Phil. 2:7: The phrase "made himself of no reputation" is simply describing how Jesus humbled Himself. The New American Heritage Dictionary defines "reputation" as: "1. the general opinion of a person or thing held by others or the public; 2. the condition of being held in high esteem." Jesus came from being recognized and worshipped by all the hosts of heaven as the Supreme God to being a man, despised and rejected.
Note 8 at Phil. 2:7: The Creator became the creation; the Lord became the servant; the Highest became the lowest. All of this was done because of God's great love for us.
