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That I may know Him (τοῦ γνῶναι αὐτὸν)
Know is taken up from knowledge, Phi 3:8, and is joined with be found in Him, qualified by not having, etc. That I may be found in Him not having, etc., but having the righteousness which is of God so as to know him, etc.
The power of His resurrection (τὴν δύναμιν τῆς ἀναστάσεως αὐτοῦ)
Power of His resurrection and fellowship of His sufferings furnish two specific points further defining the knowledge of Him. By the power of Christ's resurrection is meant the power which it exerts over believers. Here, more especially, according to the context, in assuring their present justification, and its outcome in their final glorification. See Rom 4:24, Rom 4:25; Rom 8:11, Rom 8:30; 1Co 15:17; Col 3:4; Phi 3:21.
Fellowship of His sufferings
Participation in Christ's sufferings. See Mat 20:22, Mat 20:23; and on Col 1:24. Compare 2Co 1:5; 1Pe 4:13. Faith makes a believer one with a suffering Christ.
Being made conformable (συμμορφιζόμενος)
Explaining the previous clause: by my becoming conformed, etc. Rev., becoming conformed. Compare 2Co 4:10; Rom 6:5. For conformed see on Mat 17:2, and see on form, Phi 2:6. The most radical conformity is thus indicated: not merely undergoing physical death like Christ, but conformity to the spirit and temper, the meekness and submissiveness of Christ; to His unselfish love and devotion, and His anguish over human sin.