John 16:33

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.

Cross-references

John 16:11 Parallel

In John 16:11, the prince of this world is condemned — this explains how Jesus overcomes the world by defeating its ruler.

John 16:20 Parallel

John 16:20 elaborates on sorrow turning to joy — directly expands on the tribulation and overcoming theme found here.

John 14:1 Parallel

John 14:1 echoes Jesus' earlier command not to be troubled, reinforcing the call to trust.

John 12:31 Parallel

John 12:31 states the prince of this world will be driven out — the basis for Jesus' declaration that he has overcome the world.

John 14:27 Parallel

John 14:27 shows Jesus giving his own peace — the same peace he offers here as the antidote to tribulation.

John 20:19 Parallel

John 20:19 records Jesus appearing after resurrection and saying 'Peace be with you' — the very peace promised here amid tribulation and fear.

John 14:18 Parallel

John 14:18 promises Jesus will not leave them as orphans — complementary comfort to this peace in the face of tribulation.

John 15:11 Parallel

John 15:11 states Jesus' words are spoken for joy — here the same words are spoken for peace. Both are intended outcomes of his teaching.

John 17:11 Parallel

John 17:11 shows Jesus praying for protection for those still in the world — complements this assurance that he has overcome the world.

John 17:13 Parallel

John 17:13 echoes Jesus' purpose of speaking so that his joy may be fulfilled — similar to speaking for peace here, both in the world.

Romans 8:37 Parallel

Romans 8:37 declares believers are more than conquerors through Christ — directly echoing the victory over the world promised here.

Acts 14:22 Parallel

Acts 14:22 echoes this warning, affirming that entering God's kingdom requires many tribulations.

1 John 5:4 Parallel

1 John 5:4 says faith overcomes the world — the victory born of Christ's overcoming here.

Acts 23:11 Allusion

In Acts 23:11, Jesus tells Paul 'Take courage!' — directly echoing John 16:33's 'take heart' in a similar context of persecution and divine reassurance.

1 John 4:4 Parallel

1 John 4:4 says the one in you is greater than the one in the world — directly parallel to Christ's overcoming here.

2 Corinthians 7:4 demonstrates this paradox: overflowing with joy despite affliction.

Romans 5:1 Parallel

Romans 5:1 grounds peace with God in justification by faith, expanding on the peace Jesus promises in me.

Galatians 1:4 says Christ gave himself to rescue us from this evil age — the same world that brings trouble here.

Galatians 6:14 describes the world crucified to the believer through the cross — the basis for Christ's overcoming here.

Luke 2:14 Parallel

Luke 2:14 announces peace on earth at Christ's birth — the same peace he now promises to his disciples amid tribulation.

Ephesians 2:14-17 declares Christ Himself is our peace, breaking down hostility — directly echoes the peace from Jesus.

Micah 5:5 Prophetic fulfillment

Micah 5:5 declares the coming ruler 'shall be their peace' — the very peace Jesus embodies and gives here.

Philippians 4:7 Related theme

Philippians 4:7 describes the peace of God guarding hearts, a practical outworking of the peace Jesus gives.

Colossians 1:20 shows peace made through Christ’s blood, reconciling all things — the basis for overcoming the world.

Isaiah 9:7 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:7 promises the Messiah's peace will never end — the eternal peace Jesus offers here as overcomer of the world.

Isaiah 9:6 Prophetic fulfillment

Isaiah 9:6 prophesies the Messiah as 'Prince of Peace' — the very one who brings the peace Jesus promises here.

1 Thessalonians 3:4 shows Paul predicting suffering just as Jesus did, confirming it came to pass.

2 Thessalonians 3:16 prays for the Lord of peace to give peace continually, applying Christ’s promise to daily life.

2 Timothy 3:12 generalizes this truth: all who live godly in Christ will be persecuted.

Philippians 1:30 describes the same struggle believers share with Christ, confirming that trouble is part of following Him.

1 Thessalonians 3:3 states believers are destined for trials, directly supporting Jesus' warning 'in this world you will have trouble'.

1 Corinthians 15:57 thanks God for victory through Christ, directly echoing Jesus' declaration 'I have overcome the world'.

1 Peter 1:6 Parallel

1 Peter 1:6 speaks of rejoicing despite various trials, echoing the call to take heart, and adds that trials refine faith.

Romans 8:35 Parallel

Romans 8:35 lists the very troubles Jesus promised, then declares nothing can separate us from Christ's love, reinforcing peace and victory.

1 John 3:13 Parallel

1 John 3:13 directly echoes Jesus' warning: the world will hate believers, exactly the tribulation he foretold.

Luke 24:36 Parallel

Luke 24:36 shows the risen Jesus granting peace — a concrete realization of the peace promised here amid tribulation.

Revelation 1:9 explicitly names 'tribulation and patient endurance' as John's experience, mirroring Jesus' words.

In Matthew 14:27, Jesus says 'Take courage! It is I'—the same charge to be of good cheer that He repeats here after overcoming the world.

Revelation 2:9 mentions 'tribulation' directly, confirming the reality of what Jesus said would happen.

Revelation 3:21 links Jesus' own conquering to the believer's victory, repeating the same language of overcoming.

Isaiah 26:3 Parallel

Isaiah 26:3 promises perfect peace to those who trust in God—the same peace Jesus offers to those who abide in him.

Psalm 129:2 Parallel

Psalm 129:2 says oppressors have not gained victory over the psalmist—directly mirrors 'take heart, I have overcome the world'.

Revelation 12:11 describes believers overcoming by the Lamb's blood—the same victory Christ accomplished.

Psalm 34:19 Parallel

Psalm 34:19 assures that the righteous face many troubles but God delivers—echoing Jesus' promise of trouble and overcoming.

Psalm 29:11 Parallel

Psalm 29:11 declares God gives strength and peace to his people—directly matching Jesus' gift of peace and overcoming.

In 1 Peter 2:21, Christ's suffering becomes the example for believers facing the tribulation Jesus predicted.

Revelation 12:13 shows the dragon's persecution, illustrating the world's tribulation Jesus warned about.

Hebrews 13:20 Related theme

Hebrews 13:20 calls God the God of peace who raised Jesus, linking the source of peace to the resurrection victory.

Acts 27:25 Allusion

In Acts 27:25, Paul again exhorts courage based on faith in God's promise — a practical outworking of taking heart in Christ's victory.

Acts 27:22 Allusion

In Acts 27:22, Paul urges his companions to keep courage during a storm, mirroring Jesus' call to take heart amid worldly trouble.

Acts 20:23 Parallel

Acts 20:23 shows Paul facing imprisonments and afflictions — an example of the tribulation Jesus promised here to his followers.

Luke 19:38 Parallel

Luke 19:38 acclaims Jesus as king bringing peace from heaven — the same peace he promises here as he overcomes the world's tribulation.

In Daniel 10:19, the angel says 'Peace! Be strong'—the same reassurance Jesus gives: 'Take heart, I have overcome the world.'

Isaiah 54:13 says God's children will have great peace—reinforcing the peace Jesus gives in Him despite worldly trouble.

Psalm 85:8-11 speaks of God speaking peace to his people — a promise fulfilled in Jesus' declaration of peace despite tribulation.

Numbers 6:26 Related theme

Numbers 6:26 bestows God's peace as a blessing—the same peace Jesus promises to his followers in him.