John 16:33

John 16:33 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)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.
• New International Version (NIV)“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.”
• English Standard Version (ESV)I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world."
• New King James Version (NKJV)These things I have spoken to you, that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation; but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world.”

Context of John 16:33

31Jesus responded to them, “Do you now believe? 32Indeed, an hour is coming, and has come, when each of you will be scattered to his own home, and you will leave me alone. Yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I have told you these things so that in me you may have peace. You will have suffering in this world. Be courageous! I have conquered the world.”

John 16:33 word by word

ταῦτα λελάληκα ὑμῖν, ἵνα ἐν ἐμοὶ εἰρήνην ἔχητε. ἐν τῷ κόσμῳ θλῖψιν ἔχετε· ἀλλὰ θαρσεῖτε, ἐγὼ νενίκηκα τὸν κόσμον.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• These thingsοὗτοςhoutos houtoi hautē hautai · this/he/she/itG3778
• I have spokenλαλέωlaleō · to speakG2980
• unto youσύsu · youG4771
• thatἵναhina · in order that/toG2443
• inἐνen · in/on/amongG1722
• meἐγώegō · I/weG1473
• ye might haveἔχωechō · to have/beG2192
• peaceεἰρήνηeirēnē · peaceG1515
• the worldὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• the worldκόσμοςkosmos · worldG2889
• tribulationθλῖψιςthlipsis · pressureG2347
• butἀλλάalla · butG235
• be of good cheerθαρσέωtharseō · take heartG2293
• have overcomeνικάωnikaō · to conquerG3528

Cross-references for John 16:33

• John 14:27“Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Don’t let your heart be troubled or fearful.
• Psalms 85:8I will listen to what God will say; surely the Lord will declare peace to his people, his faithful ones, and not let them go back to foolish ways.
• Isaiah 9:6For a child will be born for us, a son will be given to us, and the government will be on his shoulders. He will be named Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.
• Micah 5:5He will be their peace. When Assyria invades our land, when it marches against our fortresses, we will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.
• Luke 2:14Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!
• Luke 19:38Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord. Peace in heaven and glory in the highest heaven!
• Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ.
• Ephesians 2:14For he is our peace, who made both groups one and tore down the dividing wall of hostility. In his flesh,
• Philippians 4:7And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.
• Colossians 1:20and through him to reconcile everything to himself, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through his blood, shed on the cross.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:16May the Lord of peace himself give you peace always in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
• Hebrews 7:2and Abraham gave him a tenth of everything. First, his name means king of righteousness, then also, king of Salem, meaning king of peace.
• Hebrews 13:20Now may the God of peace, who brought up from the dead our Lord Jesus — the great Shepherd of the sheep — through the blood of the everlasting covenant,
• John 15:19If you were of the world, the world would love you as its own. However, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of it, the world hates you.
• Acts 14:22strengthening the disciples by encouraging them to continue in the faith and by telling them, “It is necessary to go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God.”
• Romans 8:36As it is written: Because of you we are being put to death all day long; we are counted as sheep to be slaughtered.

Commentaries on John 16:33

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 33That in me ye might have peace - I give you this warning as another proof that I know all things, and to the end that ye may look to me alone for peace and happiness. The peace of God is ever to be understood as including all possible blessedness - light, strength, comfort, support, a sense of the Divine favor, unction of the Holy Spirit, purification of heart, etc., etc., and all these to be enjoyed in Christ. In the world ye shall have tribulation - Or…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 33In me - In my presence, and in the aid which I shall render you by the Holy Spirit. In the world - Among the men to whom you are going. You must expect to be persecuted, afflicted, tormented. I have overcome the world - He overcame the prince of this world by his death, John 12:31. He vanquished the great foe of man, and triumphed over all that would work our ruin. He brought down aid and strength from above by his death; and by procuring for us the…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 28-33Verses 28-33 Here is a plain declaration of Christ's coming from the Father, and his return to him. The Redeemer, in his entrance, was God manifest in the flesh, and in his departure was received up into glory. By this saying the disciples improved in knowledge. Also in faith; "Now are we sure." Alas! they knew not their own weakness. The Divine nature did not desert the human nature, but supported it, and put comfort and value into Christ's sufferings…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 33take courage; I have overcome the world!: “Such a saying as this is worthy to be carried from Rome to Jerusalem on one’s knees” (Martin Luther). The final words of Jesus did not rebuke his disciples. Instead, he spoke to comfort them. Jesus promised peace and joy (14:27; 16:20, 22). Now he added that his disciples can discover peace even when surrounded by threats. They can remain calm even when others oppose their faith.Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 31-3331-33. Jesus answered ... Do ye now believe?--that is, "It is well ye do, for it is soon to be tested, and in a way ye little expect." the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone; and yet I am not alone--A deep and awful sense of wrong experienced is certainly expressed here, but how lovingly! That He was not to be utterly deserted, that there was One who would not forsake Him, was to Him…Read the comment

Topics related to John 16:33

• Afflictions and Adversities
• Faith
• Jesus Continued
• Joy
• Peace
• Power
• Righteous
• Tribulation
• War

In the dictionaries

• Desirous
• Reprove
• Sure
• Tribulation
• Affliction
• Atonement
• Cheer; Cheerfulness
• Comforter
• Holy Spirit
• Jesus Christ

Commentaries on John 16

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings