2A Paul is a pattern of one who experienced and enjoyed the sweetness and satisfaction of Christ as his supply—Phil. 1:7, 18-19; 2:17-18; 3:1; 4:4, 10-13.
3B Although Paul’s desire was to depart and be with Christ, he was willing to remain in the flesh for the sake of the saints’ progress and joy of the faith—1:21-26:
41 借着保罗这管道,众圣徒能经历基督,并得到信仰上的进步和喜乐—25节。
41 Through Paul as a channel, the saints could experience Christ and have the progress and joy of the faith—v. 25.
52 今天急切需要供应的管道;圣徒们若要经历基督,必须有人作供应的管道。
52 Today there is an urgent need for channels of supply; if the saints are to experience Christ, someone must serve as a channel of supply.
6C Paul was a partaker of grace, and he rejoiced in the Lord greatly; he was happy in the Lord, and his happiness did not diminish as time went by—v. 4; 2:2; 3:1; 4:4, 10.
7D Through the Body Paul received the bountiful supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ; grace is God in Christ as our enjoyment conveyed to us through the bountiful supply of the Spirit of Jesus Christ—1:19; 4:23.