What does it mean we are 'being put to death' all the day long?

As it is written: 
 "For your sake we face death all day long; 
 we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered."

Romans 8:36

NIV - ³⁶ As it is written: "For your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.

Clarify • Share • Report • Asked February 04 2015 • Sharon Ray

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