King James Version
Philippians 2:5 in the King James Version says “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:” — study this verse from Philippians chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”
Philippians 2:5 · KJV
Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.
Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.
Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:
KJV Study — Public Domain
properly, assigning a reason (used in argument, explanation or intensification; often with other particles)
“Let”
G5426to exercise the mind, i.e., entertain or have a sentiment or opinion; by implication, to be (mentally) disposed (more or less earnestly in a certain d
“was also”
G2532and, also, even, so then, too, etc.; often used in connection (or composition) with other particles or small words
“Jesus”
G2424jesus (i.e., jehoshua), the name of our lord and two (three) other israelites
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