5 Adopt the same attitude as that of Christ Jesus, 6 who, existing in the form of God, did not consider equality with God as something to be exploited.[a] 7 Instead he emptied himself by assuming the form of a servant, taking on the likeness of humanity. And when he had come as a man, 8 he humbled himself by becoming obedient to the point of death— even to death on a cross. 9 For this reason God highly exalted him and gave him the name that is above ever

27 Just one thing: As citizens of heaven, live your life worthy of the gospel of Christ. (adverbial - how to live) Then, whether I come and see you or am absent, I will hear about you (purpose) that you are standing firm in one spirit, in one accord, contending together for the faith of the gospel, Just one thing - monos - used to focus your attention Live your life - present middle (do this to yourself now and continually) - conduct yourself Has the idea of citizenship

Exegesis with sentence structure Sentence 1 12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters, that what has happened to me has actually advanced the gospel, 13 so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard, and to everyone else, (purpose) that my imprisonment is because I am in Christ. 14 (and) Most of the brothers have gained confidence in the Lord from my imprisonment and dare even more to speak the word fearlessly. (emphasis, magnify) Want - present mi

Exegesis with sentence structure Sentence 1 1 Paul and Timothy, servants of Christ Jesus: To all the saints (indirect object) in Christ Jesus (location) who are in Philippi, (relative clause) including the overseers and deacons. (accompaniment) 2 Grace to you and peace from God our Father and (source) the Lord Jesus Christ. Paul is writing from a Roman jail. Servants - duolos - means "unfree" it is used of servants and slaves who are personal property of their owner.