Bible Verses About "What Is the Kenosis of Christ"
Kenosis refers to Christ's self-emptying in the incarnation, where He voluntarily set aside the independent use of His divine prerogatives to become a servant.
Kenosis refers to Christ's self-emptying in the incarnation, where He voluntarily set aside the independent use of His divine prerogatives to become a servant.
"Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men." — Philippians 2:6-7 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "What Is the Kenosis of Christ?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God: But made himself of no reputation, and took upon him the form of a servant, and was made in the likeness of men."
"And being found in fashion as a man, he humbled himself, and became obedient unto death, even the death of the cross."
"For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich."
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