In order to share in Christ's life and in His power, we must also share in His suffering. Therefore, Paul wants to know the fellowship of sharing in his suffering. Not only that, but Paul also wants to become like (Christ) in his death. This has two meanings. First, Paul wants his old sinful self to be crucified with Christ. Second Paul is ready every day to die with Christ. Paul wrote: We always carry around in our body the death of Jesus (2 Corinthians 4:10-11) Paul is ready to lose his life for Jesus' sake (Mark 2:34-35)

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