John 16:33
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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
I have told you these things, that in me you may have peace. In the world you have oppression; but cheer up! I have overcome the world.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
These things have I spoken unto you, that in me ye may have peace. In the world ye have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
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What this verse means
Jesus is honest about trouble and triumphant about its end: He has overcome the world.
A short prayer
Lord, trouble is real, but so is Your victory. Give me courage and peace in the middle of it.
Read in context — John 16
31Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
32Behold, 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, because the Father is with me.
33These 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.
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“But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.”Matthew 6:33
“Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall find; knock, and it shall be opened unto you:”Matthew 7:7
“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the Lord require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”Micah 6:8