who, as He already (A)existed in the (B)form of God, (C)did not consider equality with God something to be [a]grasped, but [b](D)emptied Himself by taking the form of a (E)bond-servant and [c](F)being born in the likeness of men. And being found in appearance as a man, (G)He humbled Himself by becoming (H)obedient to the point of death: (I)death [d]on a cross.

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Notas al pie

  1. Philippians 2:6 Or seized
  2. Philippians 2:7 I.e., set aside His divine rights
  3. Philippians 2:7 Or having come to be
  4. Philippians 2:8 Lit of

Who, being in very nature[a] God,(A)
    did not consider equality with God(B) something to be used to his own advantage;
rather, he made himself nothing(C)
    by taking the very nature[b] of a servant,(D)
    being made in human likeness.(E)
And being found in appearance as a man,
    he humbled himself
    by becoming obedient to death(F)
        even death on a cross!(G)

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Notas al pie

  1. Philippians 2:6 Or in the form of
  2. Philippians 2:7 Or the form