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Commentaries on John 16:33

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John Gill - Exposition

John Gill

These things I have spoken unto you,.... 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...

Matthew Henry - Complete Commentary

Matthew Henry

Among other glorious things God hath spoken of himself this is one, I wound, and I heal, Deut. xxxii. 39. Christ's discourse in this chapter, which continues and concludes his farewell sermon to his disciples, does so. I. Here are wounding words in the notice he gives them of the troubles that were before them, ver. 1-6. II. Here are healing words in the comforts he administers to them for their...

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me you might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer: I have overcome the world. There is a blessed word of good cheer for us, everyone!

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. 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.

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. Your Lord wants you to have peace. Come, then, ye tried ones, ye who are tossed about with a thousand troublous thoughts, it is your Master’s wish and will that ye should have peace. Joh_16:33. In the world ye shall have tribulation: You have found that true, have you not? Perhaps you are finding it true just now: “In the world...

Spurgeon - Verse Expositions

Charles H. Spurgeon

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. Christ wants his disciples to have peace. Are you fretting tonight? Are you afraid of Monday? Are you fearful about the trials of the week? Christ wants you to be at peace. Be quiet. Be quiet. Let all be still within your heart, and wait...