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The main message of Philippians 2:5-11 is that followers of Jesus should have the same mind as Christ. After this exhortation, the apostle Paul states what having this mind looks like through the example of Christ.
12 wrz 2024 · In Philippians 2:5, Paul sets Jesus before us as the example of the type of attitude we should have: “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus” (NKJV). Or, as the NIV has it, “In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus.”
King James Version. 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: 7 But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
What does Philippians 2:5 mean? This verse serves to set up the poetic description of verses 6–11. The mind Paul refers to is the focus of Christ's life, which is humility.
New International Version. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: 6 Who, being in very nature[a] God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; 7 rather, he made himself nothing. by taking the very nature[b] of a servant, being made in human likeness.
Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father: Remember that Paul did not give this description of Jesus in Philippians 2:5-11 simply for the theological education of the Philippians. · He gave it to equip them to endure the hardship they were experiencing. · He gave it help them to understand Paul’s hardships.
23 mar 2023 · Philippians 2:5-11 is a powerful passage that calls on believers to adopt the mindset and attitude of Jesus Christ. It describes Jesus’ humility and willingness to give up His divine privileges, taking on the form of a servant and becoming obedient to the point of death on the cross.
