Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - John 16:33
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... read more
The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:33
In Christ and in the world, Notice— I. THAT THE CHRISTIAN IN THE PRESENT STATE IS BOTH IN THE WORLD AND IN CHRIST . 1. He is in the world . 2. He is also in Christ . He is united by faith to him. As his physical life is in the world, his spiritual life is in Christ. He is in Christ, and Christ is in him. But although he is the world, the world is not in him. He is a mere pilgrim in the world; his home is in Christ. 3. He is in the... read more