John 16:33

“These things I have spoken unto you, etc.] As this is the conclusion of our Lord’s sermons to his disciples, these words may well enough be thought to have regard to all that he had said in general; as concerning his departure from them; his going to prepare a place for them; his union to them, and their communion with him; and the various persecutions and afflictions they should endure for his sake; and the many blessings both of grace and glory they should enjoy; and particularly what he had said in the context, concerning their forsaking him, which supposed tribulation, and would be a prelude of what they were afterwards to have in the world; and concerning the presence of his Father with…”

“These things I have spoken unto you--not the immediately preceding words, but this whole discourse, of which these were the very last words, and which He thus winds up. that in me ye might have peace--in the sublime sense before explained. (See on Joh 14:27). In the world ye shall have tribulation--specially arising from its deadly opposition to those who "are not of the world, but chosen out of the world." So that the "peace" promised was far from an unruffled one. I have overcome the world--not only before you, but for you, that ye may be able to do the same (Jo1 5:4-5). Next: John Chapter 17”

“In 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 friendship of God and the influence of the Spirit; by his own instructions and example; by revealing to us the glories of heaven, and opening our eyes to see the excellence of heavenly things, he has furnished us with the means of overcoming all…”

“16:33 But take heart, because 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). Jesus’ final words did not chastise but brought comfort. Jesus promised peace (14:27) and joy (16:20, 22). Now he added that his disciples can discover peace even when surrounded by threats; they can be tranquil despite those who are hostile to their faith.”

“in me: Joh 14:27; Psa 85:8-11; Isa 9:6, Isa 9:7; Mic 5:5; Luk 2:14, Luk 19:38; Rom 5:1, Rom 5:2; Eph 2:14-17; Phi 4:7; Col 1:20; Th2 3:16; Heb 7:2, Heb 13:20, Heb 13:21 In the: Joh 15:19-21; Act 14:22; Rom 8:36; Co2 7:4; Th1 3:4; Ti2 3:12; Heb 11:25; Pe1 5:9; Rev 7:14 but: Joh 14:1; Act 9:31, Act 23:11, Act 27:22, Act 27:25; Co2 1:3, Co2 13:11; Th1 3:7 I: Joh 16:11, Joh 12:31; Sa1 17:51, Sa1 17:52; Psa 68:18; Rom 8:37; Gal 1:4, Gal 6:14; Jo1 4:4, Jo1 5:4 Next: John Chapter 17”