That I may know him and the power of his resurrection and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death — the ultimate goal (hina) of knowing Christ is threefold: experiential knowledge (ginōskō), the power of resurrection, and participation in suffering. 'Power of his resurrection' (dynamis tēs anastaseōs autou) is not theoretical but transformative force. 'Share his sufferings' (koinōnia tōn pathēmatōn) is mystical participation: Paul's suffering becomes Christ's ongoing work. 'Becoming like him in his death' (symmorphizomai tō thanatō) is conformity to Christ's form through death-participation. Resurrection hope rests on suffering participation.

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