John 16:33

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“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!””

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Jesus promises peace in him alongside trouble in the world, and gives the reason for courage: ‘I have overcome the world.’

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“I have told you these things so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take courage; I have overcome the world!””

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
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“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.”

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“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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“these things I have spoken to you, that in me ye may have peace, in the world ye shall have tribulation, but take courage--I have overcome the world.'”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo John 16:33 — 24 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Judges 3:2if only to teach warfare to the subsequent generations of Israel, especially to those who had not known it formerly:
  2. 1 Samuel 17:51David ran and stood over him. He grabbed the Philistine’s sword and pulled it from its sheath and killed him; and he cut off his head with the sword. When the Philistines saw that their hero was dead, they turned and ran.
  3. Psalms 68:18You have ascended on high; You have led captives away. You have received gifts from men, even from the rebellious, that the LORD God may dwell there.
  4. Psalms 85:8I will listen to what God the LORD will say; for He will surely speak peace to His people and His saints; He will not let them return to folly.
  5. Isaiah 9:6For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
  6. Micah 5:5And He will be our peace when Assyria invades our land and tramples our citadels. We will raise against it seven shepherds, even eight leaders of men.
  7. Luke 2:14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
  8. Luke 19:38“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
  9. John 12:31Now judgment is upon this world; now the prince of this world will be cast out.
  10. John 14:1“Do not let your hearts be troubled. You believe in God; believe in Me as well.
  11. John 14:27Peace I leave with you; My peace I give to you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled; do not be afraid.
  12. John 15:18If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first.
  13. John 16:11and in regard to judgment, because the prince of this world has been condemned.
  14. Acts 9:31Then the church throughout Judea, Galilee, and Samaria experienced a time of peace. It grew in strength and numbers, living in the fear of the Lord and the encouragement of the Holy Spirit.
  15. Acts 14:22strengthening the souls of the disciples and encouraging them to continue in the faith. “We must endure many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
  16. Acts 23:11The following night the Lord stood near Paul and said, “Take courage! As you have testified about Me in Jerusalem, so also you must testify in Rome.”
  17. Acts 27:22But now I urge you to keep up your courage, because you will not experience any loss of life, but only of the ship.
  18. Acts 27:25So take courage, men, for I believe God that it will happen just as He told me.
  19. Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
  20. Romans 8:36As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.”
  21. 2 Corinthians 1:3Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort,
  22. 2 Corinthians 7:4Great is my confidence in you; great is my pride in you; I am filled with encouragement; in all our troubles my joy overflows.
  23. 2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
  24. Galatians 1:4who gave Himself for our sins to rescue us from the present evil age, according to the will of our God and Father,

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