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 ¹⁰ That I may know him, to experience the power of his resurrection, to share in his sufferings, and even be conformed to him in his death; [Paul writes of experiencing the power of His resurrection and be like him in his death. If you will reign with him, you must suffer with him, 2 Tim 2:12; if you will live with him, you must die with him, 2 Tim 2:11; and if you die with him, you must be buried with him, Rom 6:4; and buried with him in the true baptism, you will be raised with him, Col 2:12, Eph 2:6. We die with Him (Jesus) when we undergo the baptism of fire and death; from the Word of the Lord: "There is a dying. One actually dies to enter the camp. You are raised to a new life, not just an imitation; He is one with us and ever-present."]