I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
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.
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 have, 1. A plain declaration of Christ's mission from the Father, and his return to him (Joh 16:28): I came forth from the Father, and am come, as you see, into the world.
Commenting on John 16:28-33
Verse 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, .