Philippians 2 · Verse 5

Philippians 2:5

Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
Philippians 2:5, King James Version

Philippians 2:5 in other translations

BSBLet this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus:
WEBHave this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,
ASVHave this mind in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:
YLTFor, let this mind be in you that is also in Christ Jesus,
DARBYFor let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus;
BBELet this mind be in you which was in Christ Jesus,
WebsterLet this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

What does Philippians 2:5 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown
5. The oldest manuscripts read, "Have this mind in you," &c. He does not put forward himself (see on Php 2:4, and Php 1:24) as an example, but Christ, THE ONE pre-eminently who sought not His own, but "humbled Himself" (Php 2:8), first in taking on Him our nature, secondly, in humbling Himself further in that nature (Ro 15:3).

Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown, 1871 · public domain

Barnes' Notes
Verse 5. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. The object of this reference to the example of the Saviour is particularly to enforce the duty of humility. This was the highest example which could be furnished, and it would illustrate and confirm all the apostle had said of this virtue. The principle in the case is that we are to make the Lord Jesus our model, and are in all respects to frame our lives, as far as possible, in accordance with this great example. The point here is, that he left a state of inexpressible glory, and took upon him the most humble form of humanity, and performed the most lowly offices, that he might benefit us.

(a) "mind" Jn 13:14, 1Pet 2:21

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 5 Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus - Christ labored to promote no separate interest; as man he studied to promote the glory of God, and the welfare and salvation of the human race. See then that ye have the same disposition that was in Jesus: he was ever humble, loving, patient, and laborious; his meat and drink was to do the will of his Father, and to finish his work.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Philippians 2:5-11
The example of our Lord Jesus Christ is set before us. We must resemble him in his life, if we would have the benefit of his death. Notice the two natures of Christ; his Divine nature, and human nature. Who being in the form of God, partaking the Divine nature, as the eternal and only-begotten Son of God, Joh 1:1, had not thought it a robbery to be equal with God, and to receive Divine worship from men. His human nature; herein he became like us in all things except sin. Thus low, of his own will, he stooped from the glory he had with the Father before the world was. Christ's two states, of humiliation and exaltation, are noticed. Christ not only took upon him the likeness and fashion, or form of a man, but of one in a low state; not appearing in splendour. His whole life was a life of poverty and suffering. But the lowest step was his dying the death of the cross, the death of a malefactor and a slave; exposed to public hatred and scorn. The exaltation was of Christ's human nature, in union with the Divine. At the name of Jesus, not the mere sound of the word, but the authority of Jesus, all should pay solemn homage. It is to the glory of God the Father, to confess that Jesus Christ is Lord; for it is his will, that all men should honour the Son as they honour the Father, Joh 5:23. Here we see such motives to self-denying love as nothing else can supply. Do we thus love and obey the Son of God?

Matthew Henry, 1706 · public domain

Philippians 2:5 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

τοῦτοtoutoThisG3778
φρονεῖτεphroneitedo be thinkingG5426
ἐνeninG1722
ὑμῖνhuminyouG4771
ὃhowhichG3739
καὶkaialsoG2532
ἐνeninG1722
ΧριστῷChristōChristG5547
Ἰησοῦ,IēsouJesus [was]:G2424

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Philippians 2:5

  • 1 John 2:6

    He that saith he abideth in him ought himself also so to walk, even as he walked.

  • Matthew 11:29

    Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.

  • 1 Peter 2:21

    For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:

  • 1 Peter 4:1

    Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind: for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin;

  • 1 Corinthians 10:33-11:1

    Even as I please all men in all things, not seeking mine own profit, but the profit of many, that they may be saved. Be ye followers of me, even as I also am of Christ.

  • Matthew 20:26-28

    But it shall not be so among you: but whosoever will be great among you, let him be your minister; And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant: Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.

  • Romans 15:5

    Now the God of patience and consolation grant you to be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus:

  • John 13:14-15

    If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.

  • Ephesians 5:2

    And walk in love, as Christ also hath loved us, and hath given himself for us an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweetsmelling savour.

  • Acts 20:35

    I have shewed you all things, how that so labouring ye ought to support the weak, and to remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he said, It is more blessed to give than to receive.

  • Romans 15:3

    For even Christ pleased not himself; but, as it is written, The reproaches of them that reproached thee fell on me.

  • Luke 22:27

    For whether is greater, he that sitteth at meat, or he that serveth? is not he that sitteth at meat? but I am among you as he that serveth.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Mt 11:29; 20:26-28; Lu 22:27; Joh 13:14,15; Ac 10:38; 20:35
Ro 14:15; 15:3,5; 1Co 10:33; 11:1; Eph 5:2; 1Pe 2:21; 4:1; 1Jo 2:6

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Context

  • Philippians 2:4

    Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

  • Philippians 2:5

    Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

  • Philippians 2:6

    Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

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Philippians 2:5 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Haya, pues, en vosotros este sentir que hubo también en Cristo Jesús:
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Qu’il y ait donc en vous cette pensée qui a été aussi dans le christ Jésus,
German
Elberfelder 1871		Denn diese Gesinnung sei in euch, die auch in Christo Jesu war,
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Hoc enim sentite in vobis, quod et in Christo Jesu: