{In respect of want} (kath' huster(8873)in). Late and rare
word from hustere(935c), to be behind or too late, only here and Mr
12:44 in N.T. {I have learned} (emathon). Simply, "I did
learn" (constative second aorist active indicative of manthan(935c),
to learn, looking at his long experience as a unit. {In
whatsoever state I am} (en hois eimi). "In what things
(circumstances) I am." {To be content} (autark(8873) einai).
Predicate nominative with the infinitive of the old adjective
autark(8873) (from autos and arke(935c), to be self-sufficient),
self-sufficing. Favourite word with the Stoics, only here in
N.T., though autarkeia occurs in 2Co 9:8 1Ti 6:6 . Paul is
contented with his lot and he learned that lesson long ago.
Socrates said as to who is wealthiest: "He that is content with
least, for autarkeia is nature's wealth."
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