Philipians 2:6
Philippians 2:6 is a foundational verse in Christian theology, specifically regarding the nature of Jesus Christ. It is part of the "Christ Hymn" (Philippians 2:5–11), which describes the voluntary self-humbling and subsequent exaltation of Jesus Key Translations Translations vary in highlighting the nuances of the original Greek, often focusing on how Jesus viewed His equality with God NIV: "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage". ESV: "Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped". KJV: "Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God". Core Meaning and Context Divine Nature: "Form of God" (morphe theou) indicates Jesus shared the essential nature and attributes of God. Voluntary Humility: Jesus did not "grasp" or "exploit" His divine status for personal gain, choosing in...