Philippians 2:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Philippians 2:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Philippians 2:6 is a verse from the book of Philippians in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Philippians 2:6 — KJV
“Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:”
— Philippians 2:6 (KJV)
Philippians 2:6 in Context — About the Book of Philippians
Philippians is joy written from a prison cell. Paul, chained to Roman guards, teaches contentment in every circumstance, peace that guards hearts like a garrison, and pressing on toward the prize. Its antidote to anxiety — prayer with thanksgiving — may be the most prescribed verse in Scripture.
Cross-References for Philippians 2:6
“For, lo, he that formeth the mountains, and createth the wind, and declareth unto man what is his thought, that maketh the morning darkness, and treadeth upon the high places of the earth, The LORD, The God of hosts, is his name. wind: or, spirit”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:6: form, god, thought
“Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:6: being, god, equal
“And the earth was without form, and void; and darkness was upon the face of the deep. And the Spirit of God moved upon the face of the waters.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:6: form, god
“And the LORD God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul. of the dust...: Heb. dust of the ground”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:6: form, god
“And the LORD God planted a garden eastward in Eden; and there he put the man whom he had formed.”
Shares key themes with Philippians 2:6: form, god
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