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.
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