As one of that group, Paul stated that he was prepared to make any sacrifice so that he might “gain Christ... so as to know him and the power of his resurrection and a sharing in his sufferings. ”
Sebagai anggota kelompok itu, Paulus menyatakan bahwa ia siap membuat pengorbanan apa pun supaya ia dapat ” memperoleh Kristus agar... mengenal dia dan kuasa kebangkitannya dan persekutuan dalam penderitaannya ”.