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Berean Standard Bible

“but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.”

Philippians 2:7

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Study note

This is part of an early Christian hymn or poem about Christ, which Paul uses to illustrate the humility he wants the Philippians to imitate. The passage begins by affirming that Christ was in the very form of God.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

World English Bible (WEB)

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men.

King James Version (KJV)

But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

American Standard Version (ASV)

but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in the likeness of men;

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

But he made himself as nothing, taking the form of a servant, being made like men;

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

but did empty himself, the form of a servant having taken, in the likeness of men having been made,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Sin embargo, se anonadó á sí mismo, tomando forma de siervo, hecho semejante á los hombres;

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Al contrario, por su propia voluntad se rebajó, tomó la naturaleza de esclavo y de esa manera se hizo semejante a los seres humanos.

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