Is Piper right?

This is a difficult verse, which has generated much discussion. Piper suggests that the sufferings of Christ demonstrated the depth of his love for the world and now that he is no longer visible on earth, his followers are called to demonstrate his love through their own suffering. Today, when hundreds of Christians across the world are martyred daily for their faith, Piper challenges modern Christians to take the gospel to hostile places, regardless of the possible danger and suffering that might follow. Their suffering would be part of the message.

Valerie Griffiths