JMNT(i)
7 but to the contrary, He empties Himself (or: removed the contents of Himself; made Himself empty),
receiving (or: taking; accepting)
a slave's form (external shape; outward mold),
coming to be (or: birthing Himself)
within an effect of humanity's (mankind's; people's)
likeness.
8 And so, being found in an outward fashion, mode of circumstance, condition, form-appearance (or: character, role, phase, configuration, manner)
as a human (a person; a man),
He lowers Himself (or: humbled Himself; made Himself low; degrades Himself; levels Himself off),
coming to be (or: birthing Himself)
a submissive, obedient One (one who gives the ear and listens)
as far as (or: to the point of; until)
death – but death of a cross (torture stake)!
9 For this reason, God also lifts Him up above (or: highly exalted Him; elevates Him over)
and by grace gives to Him (or: joyously favors on Him)
the Name – the one over and above every name! –