Philippians 2:8-11 - Christ's Obedience. Philippians chapter 2. characteristics Christ modeled for us which lead to unity." together. of these verses in "Christian unity." with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel." - so that was the command to grow in unity. - the basis of unity is in chapter 2:1-2---named our blessings in English Standard Version. 4 Let each of you look not only to his own interests, but also to the interests of others. 5 Have this mind among yourselves, which is yours in Christ Jesus,[ a] 6 who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped,[ b] 7 but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant,[ c Philippians 2:3-11. 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. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: being made in human likeness. even death on a cross!Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore, God elevated him to the place of highest honor and gave him the name above all other names, that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue declare that Jesus Christ is Lord, to Read verse in New Living Translation3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy 5 because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, 6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. 7 It is right for me to feel this way about Life Worthy of the Gospel. 27 Whatever happens, conduct yourselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ. Then, whether I come and see you or only hear about you in my absence, I will know that you stand firm in the one Spirit,[ a] striving together as one for the faith of the gospel 28 without being frightened in any way by those who iSJS7.
