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Sutcliffe's Commentary on the Old and New Testaments - John 16:1-33

John 16:1 . These things have I spoken, that ye should not be offended, so as to stumble and shrink back from the cause in which you are engaged. Expulsion from the synagogue was to a jew next to death, being accounted an expulsion from the covenant of mercy, and from the paradise of God. John 16:6 . Because I have said these things, sorrow hath filled your heart. The disciples were so astounded at the extended view of their persecutions, and at the departure of their Lord, that they... read more

Joseph Exell

The Biblical Illustrator - John 16:33

John 16:33These things have I spoken unto you, that in Me ye might have peace.These things, or Christ’s secretsI. The secret of COMMUNION (John 14:25). II. The secret of JOY (John 15:11). III. The secret of STEADFASTNESS (John 16:1). IV. The secret of PRAYER (John 16:25). V. The secret of PEACE AND VICTORY (text). (T. Whitelaw, D. D.)The peace which Jesus promisesI. THE PEACE HERE PROMISED. 1. It is spiritual peace. This is plain from the fact that it was to be enjoyed during tribulation, and... read more

John Trapp

John Trapp Complete Commentary - John 16:33

33 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. Ver. 33. These things have I spoken ] This sermon of our Saviour then would be read in time of trouble. It hath virtutem pacativam, if mixed with faith. That in me ye might have peace ] Though surcharged with outward troubles. Josiah died in peace, according to the promise, though slain in war. True grace, like true gold, comforts... read more

Samuel Bagster

Treasury of Scripture Knowledge - John 16:33

in me: John 14:27, Psalms 85:8-1 Kings :, Isaiah 9:6, Isaiah 9:7, Micah 5:5, Luke 2:14, Luke 19:38, Romans 5:1, Romans 5:2, Ephesians 2:14-Esther :, Philippians 4:7, Colossians 1:20, 2 Thessalonians 3:16, Hebrews 7:2, Hebrews 13:20, Hebrews 13:21 In the: John 15:19-Ecclesiastes :, Acts 14:22, Romans 8:36, 2 Corinthians 7:4, 1 Thessalonians 3:4, 2 Timothy 3:12, Hebrews 11:25, 1 Peter 5:9, Revelation 7:14 but: John 14:1, Acts 9:31, Acts 23:11, Acts 27:22, Acts 27:25, 2 Corinthians 1:3, 2... read more

Daniel Whedon

Whedon's Commentary on the Bible - John 16:29-33

Last response of the disciples, and concluding reply of Jesus, John 16:29-33. So literal and cheering were these last sentences of our Saviour so did they fill the demand of their hearts that the apostles suddenly applaud him as not only clear but divine. Thereupon the Saviour avails himself of the moment of their elation to warn them of coming dispersion, but to assure them, also, that all will result in final triumph. read more