![]() While the majority of references to sarx are associated with physical bodies. Paul here is saying their struggle is not with human beings, but the worldly and spiritual powers behind them. Referring to the whole physical body, the sarka is sometimes paired with blood.įor we do not wrestle against sarka and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the cosmic powers over this present darkness, against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly places. ![]() 24 But to remain in the sarki is more necessary on your account. My desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better. 21 For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.Ģ2 If I am to live in the sarki, that means fruitful labor for me. Yes, and I will rejoice, 19 for I know that through your prayers and the help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ this will turn out for my deliverance, 20 as it is my eager expectation and hope that I will not be at all ashamed, but that with full courage now as always Christ will be honored in my body, whether by life or by death. Paul recognising the possibility of physical death he says the following The life I now live in the sarki I live by faith in the Son of God. ![]() Sarx refers to the physical body of all kinds of creatures (it’s flesh and muscles).įor not all sarx is the same, but there is one kind for humans, another for animals, another for birds, and another for fish.
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