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.
EncouragementPeaceStrength AnxiousSeeking Strength
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.
Related verses
“The Lord shall fight for you, and ye shall hold your peace.”Exodus 14:14
“And let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.”Galatians 6:9
“He giveth power to the faint; and to them that have no might he increaseth strength.”Isaiah 40:29
“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”James 3:17
“Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”James 4:7
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