King James Version
Philippians 2:6 in the King James Version says “Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:” — study this verse from Philippians chapter 2 with commentary, cross-references, and original Greek word analysis.
“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:”
Philippians 2:6 · KJV
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:
And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross. fashion: or habit
KJV Study — Public Domain
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
“being”
G5225to begin under (quietly), i.e., come into existence (be present or at hand); expletively, to exist (as copula or subordinate to an adjective, particip
“thought it”
G2233to lead, i.e., command (with official authority); figuratively, to deem, i.e., consider
“of God”
G2316a deity, especially (with g3588) the supreme divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; exceedingly (by hebraism)
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