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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Barnes' Notes
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…
Adam Clarke
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…
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 Joh 16:28-32, where we…
Cambridge Bible
These things These farewell discourses.
might have peace Better, may have peace. Christ's ministry ends, as His life began, with a message of peace (Luk 2:14).
ye shall have Rather, ye have; the…
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