John 16:33

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - John 16:28-33

Two things Christ here comforts his disciples with:? I. With an assurance that, though he was leaving the world, he was returning to his Father, from whom he came forth John 16:28-32, where we have, 1. A plain declaration of Christ's mission from the Father, and his return to him (John 16:28): I came forth from the Father, and am come, as you see, into the world. Again, I leave the world, as you will see shortly, and go to the Father. This is the conclusion of the whole matter. There was... read more

William Barclay

William Barclay's Daily Study Bible - John 16:29-33

16:29-33 His disciples said: "See! now you are speaking clearly, and you are not speaking in hard sayings. Now we know that you know all things, and that you do not need that anyone should ask you anything. Because of this we believe that you came forth from God." Jesus answered them: "So you believe at this moment? See! the hour is coming--it has come--when each of you will be scattered to your own homes, and you will leave me alone. And yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me. I... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - John 16:33

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 sake; and the many blessings both of grace and glory they should enjoy; and particularly what he... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:33

That in me ye might have peace - I give you this warning as another proof that I know all things, and to the end that ye may look to me alone for peace and happiness. The peace of God is ever to be understood as including all possible blessedness - light, strength, comfort, support, a sense of the Divine favor, unction of the Holy Spirit, purification of heart, etc., etc., and all these to be enjoyed in Christ. In the world ye shall have tribulation - Or, as most of the very best MSS.... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:33

Verse 33 33.These things I have spoken to you. He again repeats how necessary those consolations are which he had addressed to them; and he proves it by this argument, that numerous distresses and tribulations await them in the world. We ought to attend, first, to this admonition, that all believers ought to be convinced that their life is exposed to many afflictions, that they may be disposed to exercise patience. Since, therefore, the world is like a troubled sea, truepeace will be found... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:7-33

(9) The promise of the Paraclete . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:25-33

(d) The final conviction wrought that Jesus was what he had said that he was . The joy of Christ , with its note of warning . read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:31-33

The faith now acknowledged was destined to be severely tried. I. THE FAITH OF THE DISCIPLES WAS GENUINE , BUT INCOMPLETE . "Now ye believe." 1. Trial is needed to test the existence and strength of faith . 2. It was a mark of our Lord ' s love and wisdom to warn the disciples of coming trial . 3. Their desertion of their Master here foretold must have been incredible to their minds . "Behold, the hour cometh … that ye shall be scattered every man... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:33

These things have I spoken ( ταῦτα ; all the farewell discourses. The tone of these last triumphant words reminds them of the finest and noblest of his previous assurances, his promises of peace, courage, and victory over all the evil and power of this world) to you, that in me ye might have peace (see note, John 14:27 , John 14:28 ). The entire issue of the discourse is the conference on his disciples of his own secret of peace—the adequate support amid the crushing force and... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - John 16:33

Words of cheer. These last words of our Lord's last discourse must have rung melodiously in the ears of those who were privileged to listen to them. No more cheering tones, no brighter vision, could Jesus have left with his bereaved, but not orphaned, not comfortless, disciples. I. CHRIST 'S PEOPLE MUST ENDURE TRIBULATION . 1. This is the consequence of their remaining for a season in a world where sin and sorrow still prevail. 2. It is involved in their participation... read more

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