Philippians 2
KJ3 Literal Translation — Chapter 2 of 4
Chapter Summary
He persuades them to unity, and to all humbleness of mind, by the example of Christ.
Key Greek Words
Cross-References
- John 13:3–5
- Isaiah 45:23
- Romans 14:11
People & Context
The example of humility who, subsisting in God's form, emptied Himself, became obedient to death, and was exalted with the name above every name.
The writer urging unity and humility, poured out as a drink offering, who rejoices and plans to send Timothy and Epaphroditus.
The One who works in believers to will and to do, who highly exalted Christ to His own glory.
Paul's like-minded co-worker, whom he hopes to send to Philippi, proven as a child serving a father in the gospel.
Paul's brother, fellow-worker and fellow-soldier, the Philippians' messenger who fell sick near death and is sent back to be received with joy.
Timeline
Believers are instructed to have the same mind as Christ, who emptied Himself of His equality with God to take the form of a slave and become obedient to death on a cross [8]. Because of this ultimate humility, God highly exalted Him, granting Him a name above every name so that every knee will bow to Him [8, 9].
Philippians 2:1-11Paul commands the believers to cultivate their salvation with fear and trembling, doing everything without murmurings and disputings [9]. By holding forth the Word of life, they will shine as luminaries in the midst of a crooked and perverted generation [9, 10].
Philippians 2:12-18Paul shares his hope to send Timothy to them soon so he can be encouraged by news of their state [10]. He commends Timothy as a uniquely like-minded worker who genuinely cares for them and has served with Paul like a child to a father [10, 11].
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