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John 16:33

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

John 16:33 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on John 16:33

Theological / Devotional

Peace. See on ch. 14:27.

Have tribulation. See on chs. 15:20; 16:2.

Be of good cheer. Gr. tharsad, “to be of good courage,” “to be full of courage.” Compare Matt. 9:2 ; 14:27; etc.

I have overcome the world. Jesus looked forward with confidence to the cross, fully assured that He would triumph over the powers of darkness (see Col. 2:15). The prince of this world would be defeated (see on chs. 12:31; 14:30; cf. ch. 16:11), and the disciples had nothing to fear.

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