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NASB | Philippians 2:5 Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus, |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 2:5 Have this same attitude in yourselves which was in Christ Jesus [look to Him as your example in selfless humility], |
Subject: study on Phil 2:5-11 |
Bible Note: Summary: The incarnation of Jesus Christ is often described in terms of the "kenosis" (usually translated "to empty")--a term that comes from the Greek word kenovw [KENOW] in Philippians 2:5-11. This article summarizes the semantics and theology of the text from the perspective of evangelical theology, concluding that Jesus did not "empty" himself of anything. Rather Paul's statement refers to Jesus--who was and is fully equal with God in nature--veiling his preincarnate glory and voluntarily humbling himself by accepting existence in the form of humanity for the purposes of providing salvation. |