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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], |
Bible Question: What does John 15:13, Philippians 2:58, Matthew 20:28 and Roman 15:2-3 have in common? |
Bible Answer: Hi tgbishop, Thanks for your question and references. I'll start an answer with your Philippians reference where you meant 2:5-8. Phillippians 2:7, NKJ, "but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 Amd being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself..." I believe we have two choices for interpretation of this passage. Verse 7 has a marginal option of [emptied Himself of His privileges] in lieu of "but made Himself of no reputation". With the addition of "(His) privileges", to my mind we have the option for verse 8 of "And being found in appearance as a [(m)Man], He humbled Himself." In other words, if we include "His priviledges" we can see Him as a "man" and a bond-servant in the likeness of men. Romans 15:8 on the other hand, I would interpret as speaking of Christ becoming a Servant [sic] to the Gentiles, and the Root [sic] of Jesse, Romans 15:12. And I, too, "will sing to (Thy) name". verse 9. Matthew 20:25, "But Jesus called them to Himself, and said, "You know that the rulers of the Gentiles lord it over them, and their great men exercise authority over them. 26 It is not so among you, but whoever wishes to becomse great among you shall be your servant, 27 and whoever wishes to be first among you shall be your slave; 28 just as the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give (His) life a ransom for many." So what do they have in common? Christ came in the likeness of men, as a bond-servant, yet He was a Man, a Servant to the circumcision on behalf of the truth of God. We, too, in application should be servants to one another, loving one another, even dying for one another. John 15:13, "Greater love has no one than this, that one lay down his life for his friends. 14 You are (My) friends, if you do what I command you." John 13:15, "For I gave you an example that you should do as I did to you. 16 Truly, truly, (I) say to you, a slave is not greater than his master; neither is one who is sent greater than the one who sent him. 17 If you know these things, you are blessed if you do them." He is our Lord and Teacher. He washed the disciples feet, and we also ought to wash one another's feet, being in an attitude of serving others. From the heart, Ray |