a critical study and exegetical commentary on Philippians 2:6-11, which is considered one of the oldest christological hymns in Christianity. 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[ a]being born in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in human form, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. 9 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, 10 so that at the name of Jesus every 1So if there is any encouragement in Christ, any comfort from love, any participation in the Spirit, any affection and sympathy, 2 complete my joy by being of the same mind, having the same love, being in full accord and of one mind. 3 Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others more significant than yourselves. 4 Hooker, “Philippians 2:6-11”, 151-52 also treats the close connection between Phil 2.6-11 and 3.20-21. I am fully aware that not all the instances carry the same weight and importance. The list should, however, suffice to show the close linguistical affinities between the two texts. Paul adopted (even adapted) the song for his letter to the Philippians. The original form is hotly debated; some group the verses into two stanzas (6-8 & 9-11); others group the verses into three stanzas (6-7a, 7b-8, & 9-11). Whether Paul made additions or subtractions to the hymn is unknown. The paper should be about 12–15 pages in length (approximately 3000–3750 words). Use a minimum of eight academic sources (not counting a Study Bible) as part of your research; a maximum would be 1+1/2 to 2 pages of bibliographic entries (Turabian style and works that you have used in writing the paper). Philippians 2:2-4. 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. Read Chapter Compare. tvhe1.

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