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NASB | Philippians 2:7 but emptied Himself, taking the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Philippians 2:7 but emptied Himself [without renouncing or diminishing His deity, but only temporarily giving up the outward expression of divine equality and His rightful dignity] by assuming the form of a bond-servant, and being made in the likeness of men [He became completely human but was without sin, being fully God and fully man]. |
Bible Question: If Jesus gave up His diety, did that give Him an edge over other humans? |
Bible Answer: Dear Saint George, No, it is impossible for God's holy nature to be other than what it is. However, it would contradict the Word to deny that Christ was tempted just like any human (Hebrews 4:15). The temptation of Christ demonstrated His purity and righteousness. Because of that, His death could atone for the sins of others. In Him, Doc |