Phili 4:11 | RWP | e4.org | In respect of want ( καθ' υστερησιν ). Late and rare word from υστερεω , to be behind or too late, only here and in N.T. I have learned ( εμαθον ). Simply, "I did learn" (constative second aorist active indicative of μανθανω , to learn, looking at his long experience as a unit. In whatsoever state I am ( εν οις ειμ ). "In what things (circumstances) I am." To be content ( αυταρκης εινα ). Predicate nominative with the infinitive of the old adjective αυταρκης (from αυτος and αρκεω , to be self-sufficient), self-sufficing. Favourite word with the Stoics, only here in N.T., though αυταρκεια occurs in ; . 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 αυταρκεια is nature's wealth."

‏ Philippians 4:11

In respect of want ( καθ' υστερησιν ). Late and rare word from υστερεω, to be behind or too late, only here and Mr 12:44 in N.T.

I have learned ( εμαθον ). Simply, "I did learn" (constative second aorist active indicative of μανθανω, to learn, looking at his long experience as a unit.

In whatsoever state I am ( εν οις ειμ ). "In what things (circumstances) I am."

To be content ( αυταρκης εινα ). Predicate nominative with the infinitive of the old adjective αυταρκης (from αυτος and αρκεω, to be self-sufficient), self-sufficing. Favourite word with the Stoics, only here in N.T., though αυταρκεια 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 αυταρκεια is nature's wealth."