But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
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Augustine of Hippo
AD 430
He “emptied himself,” not because as eternal Wisdom he underwent change. For as eternal Wisdom he is absolutely changeless. Rather without changing he chose to become known to humanity in such a humble form.