Philippians 2:7

Updated: June 3, 2025
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but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.
World English Bible (WEB)
But{G235} made{G2758} himself{G1438} of no reputation{G2758}{(G5656)}, and took upon him{G2983}{(G5631)} the form{G3444} of a servant{G1401}, and was made{G1096}{(G5637)} in{G1722} the likeness{G3667} of men{G444}:
KJV with Strongs
(7) But rather empty handed Himself, to take the form of a love-slave, made in the image of mankind.
The F.O.G
[7] Instead, He emptied Himself of His glory, taking on the role of a servant, becoming truly human—like a king stepping down from his throne to live among his people.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
but did empty himself, the form of a servant having taken, in the likeness of men having been made,
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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