Phili 2:8 | TNotes | STEP | 2:8 in obedience to God: It was God’s will that Jesus die for the sins of humanity (see Isa 53:7 ; Matt 26:39 ; John 3:16 ; 10:17-18 ; Rom 5:8 , 19 ; 8:3 ; Heb 5:8 ; 1 Jn 4:9-10 , 14 ). • a criminal’s death on a cross: In the Roman Empire, crucifixion was a cruel and humiliating punishment for criminals.

a2:8►

bIsa 53:7►

cMatt 26:39►

dJohn 3:16►

e10:17-18►

fRom 5:8►

g19►

h8:3►

iHeb 5:8►

j1 Jn 4:9-10►

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‏ Philippians 2:8

2:8 ^a in obedience to God: It was God’s will that Jesus die for the sins of humanity (see Isa 53:7 ^b; Matt 26:39 ^c; John 3:16 ^d; 10:17-18 ^e; Rom 5:8 ^f, 19 ^g; 8:3 ^h; Heb 5:8 ⁱ; 1 Jn 4:9-10 ^j, 14 ^k).

• a criminal’s death on a cross: In the Roman Empire, crucifixion was a cruel and humiliating punishment for criminals.