I have learned to be content in whatever state I am.

What it means

Paul says learned: contentment is a skill, not a mood. He had known both plenty and hunger. Practice being at peace with what you have before you get what you want.

The source

"I have learned to be content in whatever state I am." Paul, Letter to the Philippians said it in Philippians 4:11. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔμαθον, ἐν οἷς εἰμί, αὐτάρκης εἶναι"

Original Greek, Philippians 4:11. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

The New Testament (1st century AD). The Gospels, the letters of Paul, James, Peter and John, and Revelation. Every line is our own translation from the Koine Greek of the Byzantine text, set beside the King James wording.

Questions

What does "I have learned to be content in whatever state I am." mean?

Paul says learned: contentment is a skill, not a mood. He had known both plenty and hunger. Practice being at peace with what you have before you get what you want.

Who said "I have learned to be content in whatever state I am."?

Paul, Letter to the Philippians (1st century AD). Source: Philippians 4:11.

What is the original Greek?

ἐγὼ γὰρ ἔμαθον, ἐν οἷς εἰμί, αὐτάρκης εἶναι. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

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"I have learned to be content in whatever state I am." (Paul, Letter to the Philippians, Philippians 4:11, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/i-have-learned-to-be-content-in-whatever