Another one of your excellent articles, Jeremy.

You've zeroed in on one of the crucial terms in this text, μορφὴν (form). Of course, in recent years, to morph means to transform, short for metamorphosis. What the relation is between the form of God and the form of a slave leads in all sorts of different directions, all valuable clues.

I am left wondering whether you think Paul is quoting a hymn—and waiting for the next installment!