Paul presents his pattern, his ideal. Christ had given Himself to a life of poverty that they might become rich in heavenly treasure. He would refresh their memories in regard to the sacrifice made in their behalf. Christ was commander in the heavenly courts, yet He took the lowest place in this world. He was rich, yet for our sakes, He became poor. It was not spiritual riches that He left behind; He was always abounding in the gifts of the Spirit. But He was of poor parentage. The world never saw its Lord wealthy (Manuscript 98, 1899).{6BC 1104.1}

Paulus bringer sit mønster, sit ideal. Kristus havde givet Sig selv til et liv i armod, så de kan blive rige i himmelsk rigdom. Han vil genopfriske deres erindring om det offer der blev givet for deres skyld. Kristus var befalingsmand i de himmelske sale, alligevel påtog Han sig det laveste sted i denne verden. Det var ikke åndelige rigdomme som Han efterlod bag sig; han har altid haft overflod af Åndens gaver. Men Han var af fattiges herkomst. Verden så aldrig dets Herre velhavende (MS 98, 1899).