Dennis Bratcher. One of the most well known and moving passages in Paul's writings is Philippians 2:5-11, known as the Kenosis Hymn (from the Greek word ekenosen, "he emptied," v. 7). There is a lack of consensus on how exactly to interpret the passage, and still less agreement on the role it should play in the life of the community of faith.

Christ was in the form of God from the very beginning—before the creation of the world. Paul’s purpose in mentioning Christ’s pre-existence is to show us how much Christ had to give up to dwell among us. He gave up being God so that he might become a human baby. He gave up heaven to be born in a stable.
Phi 2:5-11. 1a) Phi 2:5-6, Christ Jesus was in the form of God and of equality with God; 1b) Phi 2:7a, But He made Himself of no reputation; central axis) Phi 2:7b-8a, Taking the form of a bondservant, coming as a man; 2b) Phi 2:8b, He humbled Himself to become obedient to death, even death on the cross; 2a) Phi 2:9-11, Therefore God has highly
Despite its significance for the study of the development of early christology, Philippians 2.6–11 sits uneasily in its epistolary context. Recent scholarship shows a welcome reluctance to separate the section from the parenetic material in 2:1–5 and 2:12–18, but has underestimated the extent to which this surrounding material deals with apparently conflicting themes. 2:1–4 appears to
Philippians 2:6 Commentaries. Compare Bible translations of Philippians 2:6 using all available Bible versions and commentary. "Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;"
EXEGETICAL ANALYSIS OF PHILIPPIANS 2:5-11. A HYMN OF CHRIST'S HUMILITY. Features of Literary Structure. A. This epistle stresses unity and humility. Paul mentions working together (1:5) and sharing (1:7). He contrasts those who work with him and those who compete with him (1:15-17). He asks the readers to work with him in prayer (1:19); he

July 20, 2017 by Peter Leithart. What follows is a rough structural analysis of Philippians. Rough, but perhaps it illuminates: A. Joy in imprisonment, 1:1–16. B. Live like citizens of the

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