Philippians 3:10

That I may know Him [τ ο υ γ ν ω ν α ι α υ τ ο ν]. Know is taken up from knowledge, ver. 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 [τ η ν δ υ ν α μ ι ν τ η ς α ν α σ τ α σ ε ω ς α υ τ ο υ]. 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 Romans 4:24; Romans 4:25; Romans 8:11; Romans 8:30; 1 Corinthians 14:17; Colossians 3:4; Philippians 3:21. Fellowship of His sufferings. Participation in Christ's sufferings. See Matthew 20:22; Matthew 20:23; and on Colossians 1:24. Compare 2 Corinthians 1:5; 1 Peter 4:13. Faith makes a believer one with a suffering Christ.

Being made conformable [σ υ μ μ ο ρ φ ι ζ ο μ ε ν ο ς]. Explaining the previous clause : by my becoming conformed, etc. Rev., becoming conformed.

Compare 2 Corinthians 4:10; Romans 6:5. For conformed see on Matthew 17:2, and on form, ch. 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.