In Philippians 3:9-10, Paul says that he wants nothing more than to know Christ and “be found in Him,” to have His righteousness and to live by faith in Him, even if it meant suffering and dying. Paul’s purpose was knowing Christ, having a righteousness obtained through faith in Him, and living in fellowship with Him, even when that brought on suffering (2 Timothy 3:12).
Lengo la Paulo ilikuwa kumjua Kristo, kuwa na utakatifu unaopatikana kupitia kwa imani kupitia ndani yake, na kuishi katika ushirika na Yeye, hata wakati hayo yangeleta matezo (2 Timotheo 3:12).