Philippians 2:6
Though in his nature he was always God, he wasn't concerned to cling onto his equality with God.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
In Context
5The attitude you should have is the same as that of Christ Jesus.
7Instead he emptied himself, taking the nature of a servant, becoming like a human being.
Cross References
Genesis 48:15He blessed Joseph, saying, “May the God my grandfather Abraham and my father worshiped—the God who has taken care of me like a shepherd throughout my life until now,
Isaiah 7:14This is why the Lord himself is going to give you a sign. Look! The virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and she will call him Immanuel.
Isaiah 9:6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us. He will bear the responsibility to rule. He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
Ezekiel 8:2I looked around and saw a being that looked like a man. From what seemed to be his waist downwards, he looked like fire. From what seemed to be his waist upwards, he looked like brightly glowing metal.
Micah 5:2But from you, Bethlehem Ephrathah (though you are only a small place in Judah), will come a ruler of Israel to do my will. His existence is from the ages of eternity past.
Matthew 1:23“A virgin will become pregnant, and will give birth to a son. They will call him Immanuel,” which means “God with us.”)
Matthew Henry on Philippians 2:2-12
Brotherly Love Recommended; Glory and Condescension of Christ. ( a. d. 62.) 1 If there be therefore any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any bowels and mercies, 2 Fulfil ye my joy, that ye be likeminded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves. 4 Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. 5… Read the whole commentary →