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 replied to them, “Now you believe. 32The time is coming, and is already here, when all of you will be scattered. Each of you will go your own way and leave me all alone. Yet, I’m not all alone, because the Father is with me. I’ve told you this so that my peace will be with you. In the world you’ll have trouble. But cheer up! I have overcome 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“I’m leaving you peace. I’m giving you my peace. I don’t give you the kind of peace that the world gives. So don’t be troubled or cowardly.
• Psalms 85:8I want to hear what God the Lord says, because he promises peace to his people, to his godly ones. But they must not go back to their stupidity.
• Isaiah 9:6A child will be born for us. A son will be given to us. The government will rest on his shoulders. He will be named: Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
• Micah 5:5This man will be their peace. When the Assyrians invade our land and trample our palaces, we will attack them with seven shepherds and eight leaders.
• Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those who have his good will!”
• Luke 19:38They shouted joyfully, “Blessed is the king who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven, and glory in the highest heaven.”
• Romans 5:1Now that we have God’s approval by faith, we have peace with God because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done.
• Ephesians 2:14So he is our peace. In his body he has made Jewish and non-Jewish people one by breaking down the wall of hostility that kept them apart.
• Philippians 4:7Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus.
• Colossians 1:20God was also pleased to bring everything on earth and in heaven back to himself through Christ. He did this by making peace through Christ’s blood sacrificed on the cross.
• 2 Thessalonians 3:16May the Lord of peace give you his peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you.
• Hebrews 7:2Abraham gave Melchizedek a tenth of everything he had captured. In the first place, Melchizedek’s name means king of God’s approval. He is also called king of Salem (which means king of peace).
• Hebrews 13:20The God of peace brought the great shepherd of the sheep, our Lord Jesus, back to life through the blood of an eternal promise.
• John 15:19If you had anything in common with the world, the world would love you as one of its own. But you don’t have anything in common with the world. I chose you from the world, and that’s why the world hates you.
• Acts 14:22They strengthened the disciples in these cities and encouraged the disciples to remain faithful. Paul and Barnabas told them, “We must suffer a lot to enter God’s kingdom.”
• Romans 8:36As Scripture says: “We are being killed all day long because of you. We are thought of 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