In passing, it has to be noted that some modern translations designed for 'easy reading', tend to gloss over the precise meaning of the Greek text, and tend to give a paraphrase rather than a translation in certain passages. Phil.2:5-8 is a classic example of this. However, this is not to decry their use in other ways.
Kwa kupita, ijulikane ya kuwa matoleo mengine ya siku hizi yamepanga ‘usomaji rahisi’, yameelekea kurahisisha juu ya maana halisi ya maneno ya Kiyunani, nayo yamelekea kutoa ufafanuzi kuliko kutafsiri kwa maneno ya hakika. Wafilipi 2:5-8 huu ni mfano uliojulikana tangu zamani. Walakini, huu sio kuvunja sifa yao katika kutumia kwa namna nyingine.