Philippians 2:5-11

5 and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought:

d 2.5 think the same way that Christ Jesus thought: Or “think the way you should because you belong to Christ Jesus.”

6 Christ was truly God.

But he did not try to remain

e 2.6 remain: Or “become.”

equal with God.

7 Instead he gave up everything

f 2.7 He gave up everything: Greek, “He emptied himself.”

and became a slave,

when he became

like one of us.

8 Christ was humble.

He obeyed God

and even died

on a cross.

9 Then God gave Christ

the highest place

and honored his name

above all others.

10 So at the name of Jesus

everyone will bow down,

those in heaven, on earth,

and under the earth.

11 And to the glory

of God the Father

everyone will openly agree,

“Jesus Christ is Lord!”