What does Philippians 2:5 mean?

Philippians 2:5 highlights themes such as faith and obedience when read in context.

How should I apply Philippians 2:5 today?

Read the surrounding passage, compare related cross references, and turn the verse into a short prayer and concrete action.

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

3Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves.

4Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others.

5Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:

6Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:

7But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men:

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