⁷ but ^(A)emptied himself, by taking the form of a ^(B)servant,^{[a] (C)}being born in the likeness of men. ⁸ And being found in human form, he humbled himself by ^(D)becoming obedient to the point of death, ^(E)even death on a cross. ^9 (F)Therefore ^(G)God has ^(H)highly exalted him and bestowed on him ^(I)the name that is above every name,

^17 (A)For this reason the Father loves me, ^(B)because ^(C)I lay down my life that I may take it up again.