? I AM CONTENT ?

Paul didn’t boast about being content.
He boasted about his afflictions, and listed them (long list).
And then he said, “I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content.”
He lists the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Paul also said it’s so much better to die and be with Jesus.
. . . but better to stay here awhile longer for blessing the people receiving his letter and encouragement.