He presents his own experience in coming to know Christ Jesus in terms of righteousness or justification (cf. Rom 1:16â17; 3:21â5:11; Gal 2:5â11), contrasting the righteousness from God through faith and that of oneâs own based on the law as two exclusive ways of pleasing God.[46] Moule, âPhilippians 2:5â11â, 267 offers a decisive criticism against those who hold a res rapta interpretation which maintains that âto be equal with Godâ refers to an existing possession in vs. 6: âWhatever appropriateness to the context it [a res rapta interpretation] may have is derived from that ⊠quite arbitrary addition
2 then complete my joy by having a common purpose and a common love, by being one in heart and mind. 3 Do nothing out of rivalry or vanity; but, in humility, regard each other as better than yourselves -. 4 look out for each other's interests and not just for your own. 5 Let your attitude toward one another be governed by your being in union
Philippians 2:5-11. 5 Let the same mind be in you that was in Christ Jesus, 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not regard equality with God as something to be exploited, 7 but emptied himself, taking the form of a slave, being born in human likeness. And being found in human form,In both John 1:1 and in the text before us (Philippians 2:6) the meaning is profoundly altered if one introduces an 'a' in front of the anarthrous Greek word ΞΔοÏ. Examining the quoted part that respondent's answer and the verse cited, John 1:1, we have the word God mentioned twice.
The word âworketh in youâ is constantly applied to the divine operation in the soul (see 1Corinthians 12:6; 1Corinthians 12:11; Galatians 2:8; Ephesians 1:11; Ephesians 1:20; Ephesians 2:2); rarely, as here (in the word rendered âto doâ) to the action of men. It must necessarily extend to the will as well as the action; otherwise God Verses 1-2 of chapter 1 constitute a salutation from âPaul and Timothy, servants of Jesus Christ; To all the saints in Christ Jesus who are at Philippi, with the overseers and servants: Grace to you, and peace from God, our Father, and the Lord Jesus Christ.â. PHILIPPIANS 1:3-8. I THANK GOD WHENEVER I REMEMBER YOU. English Standard Version. 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[ a] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[ b]being born in the likeness of men. Read full chapter.Jesus looked out for the interests of others by emptying Himself of His exalted position and âtaking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to deathâeven death on a cross!â. ( Philippians 2:6â8 ). Christ did all this so that we might beThe Humbled and Exalted Christ. 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, () being in the form of God, did not consider it [] robbery to be equal with God, 7 but [] made Himself of no reputation, taking the form () of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. KnPWWG.