John 16:33
King James Version
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 in context
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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Other passages that echo or illuminate John 16:33.
- Romans 8:37Nay, in all these things we are more than conquerors through him that loved us.
- 1 John 5:4For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.
- Psalm 34:19Many are the afflictions of the righteous: but the LORD delivereth him out of them all.
- John 14:27Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.
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The Gospel of John — summary, themes & key verses
That you might believe — the Gospel written to show who Jesus is and give life in his name.
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