5 and think the same way that Christ Jesus thought:*2.5 think the same way that Christ Jesus thought: Or "think the way you should because you belong to Christ Jesus."

6 Christ was truly God.

But he did not try to remain*2.6 remain: Or "become."

equal with God.

7 Instead he gave up everything*2.7 he gave up everything: Greek, "he emptied himself."

and became a slave,

when he became

like one of us.

8 Christ was humble.

He obeyed God and even died

on a cross.